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Name:Joanna Petterson
Age:29
Birth Place:Johannesburg South Africa
Hometown:Kapaa, Kauai
Height & Weight:173cm & 61kg
Sponsors:Commencal Bikes, Control Tech, Fulcrum Wheels, Dainese, FOX SHOX, Clif Bar, Shimano, ethirteen, Crankbrothers, Lake Shoes, Schwalbe Tires, Harlot Clothing, crankskins, Otterbox, Ortlieb and THE
| 2009 Highlights |
so far 2009 is looking good, qualified and placed ninth in DH at the Pietermaritzburg World Cup |
| 2008 Highlight |
Won several US National races, 3rd at the US open in new jersey, and then broke my wrist... not a highlight but a season ender.. |
| Career Highlights |
2006 NORBA National 4X Champion Placed 5th in my first World Cup 4X race. |
| Most memorable Race/Riding experience? |
Winning the first DH race I entered in Angel Fire New Mexico. From that day on I was hooked! |
| What drives you to be the best? |
I don't really know, just the desire to achieve my dreams and never give up. |
| When you are not on your bike, what do you fill your time doing? |
Writing race reports, fixing bikes, and working on all the stuff that needs to get done for the season and each race. Lots of travel planning, communicating with sponsors, and trying to have a bit of fun on the side. Like learning to kite surf, or playing a bit of soccer, playing the guitar, surfing, or just catching up with family and friends. |
| Your top 5 bands? |
Hmm. don't really have a top five. I like music, all kinds of music, good beats, good lyrics. |
| Your top 5 Athletes? |
MTB- Dan Atherton, Fabien Barel and Missy Giove who was a great ambassador, I started riding after I read an article about her. Surfers- Keala Kennely, Kelly Slater |
| Likes? |
Comfortable flights. Sushi. Finding good lines on the track. Surfing when the sun is setting or rising. Good people |
| Dislikes? |
Obnoxious noises. Paying more for my bikes than my seat on flights. Missing my family. |
| What is your main goal for 2009 and beyond? |
Same as its always been, but I'm keeping that to myself for now. |
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