Jody came this weekend to the Czech Championship in Zlin, and I can tell that she's got a talent. Nearly, she was almost not admitted to the competition since she came without a medical statement, but fortunately the organizer called a doctor who did the cert on place. She than smashed the AU national record in DYN by 40m!
If I understood well, she has no monofin, and only used one twice or so. She swam with a borrowed one, and also she stole neckweights of half of the Czech competitors to compensate for her lungs (by a quick glance, it must be 20 liters or something like that). Great performance, I hope someone will post a video.
Someone please buy or borrow her a monofin, and pay the starting fees for the WC in Italy. And some Italians get her some proper coaching. She stays in northern Italy for the next 6 months, and she would like to participate, but I think as a student she can't really afford covering the cost from her pocket. I bet the girl will be minimally in the finals, and more likely on the podium, so if anyone can use a bit of promotion, I think she is a very good bet.
