Janine Shepherd | |
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| Born | 1962 (age 61–62) Dural, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | University of Technology, Sydney (BA (Human Movement Studies)) (DipEd (Physical Education)) Current PhD student at Griffith University, QLD Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Author, public speaker |
| Known for | Motivational speaker and author |
| Children | Annabel, Charlotte, Angus |
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| Website | janineshepherd |
Janine Shepherd, AM is an Australian author, aerobatics pilot and former cross-country skier. Shepherd's career as an athlete ended when she sustained life-threatening injuries when hit by a truck during a training bike ride, while in contention to win Australia's first ever medal at the Winter Olympics. She survived and her story later became the focus of national attention, as well as a popular telemovie.