Name: Sarah Walker
D.O.B: 10.07.88
Hometown: Kawerau (North Island - New Zealand)
Favourite:
Track: China (Olympic) Supercross Track
Rider: Matt Walker coz he taught me pretty much everything and Dane Booker coz he has helped me get to where I am.
Food: Chicken
Drink: Red Bull
Movie: Ace Ventura and The Guardian
TV Show: Greys Anatomy.
Gadget: Sony Vaio Laptop
Year Started Racing: I started BMX in February 1999 and raced my first ever nationals in April 1999 (and won - haha). Since then I haven't stopped and the only reason I started is because I reluctantly had a go when watching my brother race one day.
What was your first bike?
An Elf which I shared with my brother.
Do you ever wonder what you'd be doing if you weren't racing BMX?
Not really. Maybe playing Volleyball or maybe even skiing coz its fast and you still get to do jumps.
If you could change anything about BMX what would it be?
The way some parents talk to their little kids who race. If the kid is trying their best and having fun then thats the greatest thing to ask for. It's not always about winning.
Getting to ride my bike almost everyday for a job! I love it so much and I wouldn't give it up yet for the world. I love training, racing, day's off, the people/community and all the support from my family, my boyfriend and everyone else.
So what do you think about BMX being the 2008 Olympic games??
Perfect! I was thinking about changing sports because it had always been a dream of mine to make the Olympics so when I found out that it was going to become an Olympic sport, I was stoked! It's going to make BMX a bigger sport too - as it will now be recognised in more places and more people will actually know what it is. So there will be more money and more sponsors attracted and BMX will be bigger than ever expected (well I hope so)!
What are your plans for the future?
Race BMX in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and travel the World doing the thing I love. After 2008, I am hoping to go to America with Dane to race as much as we can. Then start all over again for the 2012 Olympics in London.
The Europeans. The racing in New Zealand and Australia is alright but that's where the level is at the moment. It's just so much more competitive and anyone who hops onto the gate could win it. Even moto's are extremely hard.
What is it like to be famous?
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I'm not famous... I just ride my bike, have fun and enjoy life.What are your major achievements in BMX?
They're not too bad actually. Go to My Results for a look.
What made you start your own website?
An injury put me out of training for a while so I had nothing else to do.
What are your favourite websites?
sarahwalker96.com, BMXUltra, Gavind.com, XBR.com.au, kencools.com
What sort of music do you listen to?
Something to either sing, dance or relax to - so pretty much anything!
Do you have a boyfriend?
Yeah. He's from Australia and does BMX too. I get to hang out with him when I'm not training and sometimes when I am. He supports me 100% like a good boyfriend should and wants me to be the best BMXer in the World. He understands that the trips I go on are to make me a better BMXer and I am so lucky to have someone like him. He balances my BMX commitments with other aspects of life.
Any thanks?
I would like to thank mum and dad, my boyfriend, my brother, my sponsors, Ken Cools and everyone who was helped me through-out my BMXing life - the likes of Ian Mackie, Phil Anderson, Ryan Hollows, RMC, the whole Rotorua and Lake Macquarie BMX Club, the Westwood family, the Booker family and if I missed your name then please feel free to write your name here ______.
Peace out! 
