World Cup Women: Tracey Hannah
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Age: 26
Nationality: Australian
2014 rank: 4th
Experience: 2007, 2012, 2013 elite
Current Team: Polygon UR
2012: Broken Femur requiring surgery, broken left clavicle, bruised lung.
Late 2012: Broken toe.
2013: Broken right clavicle followed by a broken left clavicle, both requiring surgery.
With an injury list that reads like a medical journal, it's a testament to the Aussie battler type nature of Tracey Hannah that led her to the consistency she'd been striving for in 2014, and subsequently some solid results. Those of which included two bronzes and a 4th place overall on the World Cup circuit, and 4th at World Champs. After securing the Aussie Champs title earlier in the year followed by a solid second place finish at Crankworx Rotorua, little Trace looks to be hanging on to that consistency and turning it up a notch headed into the 2015 World Cup season.
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PB: 1: Where and how have you been spending your off-season?
 | I spent most of my off-season at my parent's house in Yorkeys Knob, Queensland. Dad and I bought jet skis when I came home from overseas last year and we spent a lot of time racing around on those. - Tracey |
PB: 2. What was the highlight of your 2014 season and why was it so significant to you?
| Standing on the podium taking 4th overall was huge for me, it had been a long while since I was up there with a strong, consistent season behind me. That was a huge moment for me. - Tracey |
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PB: 3. Was there a moment or period you considered to be your season ‘low’ and for what reason?
| I was struggling pretty hard mid-season at the Mont Sainte Anne World Cup, I had a huge crash in practice and had ongoing trouble that weekend which meant I missed a lot of practice and then before my race run my training bike got stolen. I had a bad vibe there. - Tracey |
PB: 4. Are there changes you are looking to make to your approach mentally or physically for 2015?
| Yeah, I have made some huge changes both mentally and physically. Since breaking my leg my confidence has been a work in progress every off-season and I feel that I took a huge step in that area this year. - Tracey |
PB: 5. How have you split your time between ‘on’ and ‘off’ the big bike training?
| When I arrived home at the start of the offseason I didn't spend any time on my bike. I rode the jetski and did gym stuff and hung out with friends. You definitely need a good balance. - Tracey |
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PB: 6. When inspiration has run low lately, to whom or what have you turned to kick your motivational levels up a gear?
| I don't find that I struggle too much with inspiration or motivation, but I am motivated by other sporting stars that work hard and believe in themselves. - Tracey |
PB: 7. What bit of kit are you looking forward to using most at the races?
| My helmet  - Tracey |
PB: 8. Which rider do you see as the biggest threat to the 2015 title?
| I think that this year's racing is going to be very interesting and a lot of close races. There are 5 girls that can be number one and I'm going to try pretty hard too. - Tracey |
PB: 9. Which race or single moment of the upcoming season are you most excited for?
| I cannot wait to race the first world cup, I am unbelievably excited for that. Then there is Wyndam in New York, I love that track, so fast and dusty. - Tracey |
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PB:10. Complete the sentence: ‘I won’t be racing a single World Cup without...'
| Ha ha, good luck underwear. - Tracey |
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32 Comments
- 53 1
glenno
FL (Apr 8, 2015 at 18:13)
Hope no one steals your under wear Tracey !!!
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jervis
FL (Apr 8, 2015 at 18:34)
Awaiting someone saying they'd like to...
- 39 1
Bronco82
(Apr 8, 2015 at 20:25)
You called?
- 9 2
panzer103
(Apr 9, 2015 at 3:37)
Underwear? What a disappointment:-(
- 33 2
the-one1
(Apr 8, 2015 at 19:03)
Those eyes...
- 6 1
dars51
(Apr 8, 2015 at 23:55)
i love those eyes
- 7 1
vhdh666
(Apr 9, 2015 at 5:05)
that smile ...
- 22 0
ajayflex
(Apr 8, 2015 at 19:12)
That 1st pic....
- 11 0
gooseman310
(Apr 8, 2015 at 21:04)
Totally Agree She's Pinned and the Focus on her eye's caught in Full Focus , hope she takes it all
- 13 0
Donnylatter
(Apr 8, 2015 at 18:27)
If she stays healthy she could win it all
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phobospwns
(Apr 9, 2015 at 4:41)
She's the coolest. She was nice enough to autograph a hat for me. She seemed a little surprised anyone would even ask her. But, duh, she's the sweetest!
- 10 0
rideonjon
(Apr 8, 2015 at 18:40)
Good luck in the upcoming season Tracy,hoping to see you on the podium on a regular basis.Well you and your bro.
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stretchza
(Apr 9, 2015 at 1:45)
a girls version - good on you pinkbike!
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makdthed
(Apr 8, 2015 at 23:08)
Seems like she is putting demons behind her this year and confidence seems back in pace - hope we see a good top end battle between the girls, i dont think Rach is gonna have it all her way - gonna be good season for the girls - just need more of them in the sport
- 8 0
superdanu
(Apr 8, 2015 at 18:23)
one awesome woman!
- 5 0
andrew8404
(Apr 8, 2015 at 19:21)
Her attitude and passion is by far what makes her my favorite rider! The looks are just icing on the cake!
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atrokz
(Apr 9, 2015 at 7:28)
Quebec is notorious for bike thefts during the WC's. Thugs from MTL travel there with the sole intention of stealing bikes, and it's happened a few times to high profile teams with a trailer going missing and ended up in MTL outskirts. It's not the natives to the area doing it, it's wannabe's from MTL. Same goes for Whistler. Losers from Van make the drive solely to steal.
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gooseman310
(Apr 8, 2015 at 20:59)
Last response WAS so far the Best one out these interviews maybe they might see a Auction !!!...
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vhdh666
(Apr 9, 2015 at 5:05)
word
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ThePriory1978
(Apr 9, 2015 at 3:22)
Best of luck for the upcoming season Tracy, your a lot faster than you think you are and this year its all going to come to you i recon.
- 1 0
PHeller
(Apr 9, 2015 at 6:06)
I'd be interested to hear who she thinks those 5 girls are. Would someone feel insulted if they werent on the list of "threats to Tracey?"
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BinChaser
(Apr 9, 2015 at 1:17)
What a gorgeous smile in that 3rd pic.
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downhere67
(Apr 9, 2015 at 4:57)
wow, something bike related stolen from MSA, who would have thought.
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jaydawg69
FL (Apr 9, 2015 at 9:18)
damn frenchies...
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chyu
(Apr 8, 2015 at 23:45)
When she decides to go glove or gloveless?
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mrwynnewillson
(Apr 9, 2015 at 0:24)
Mad props good inspiration for all thanks TH
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russthedog
FL (Apr 9, 2015 at 0:46)
Rooost!
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hardyk
(Apr 9, 2015 at 6:55)
you are the girl Tracey
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