Taking care of my skin so that it's healthy and glowing, especially with all the travelling and training, is important and makes me feel presentable. I don't wear makeup when I compete, and that's when I'm photographed the most, so I have to make sure it looks good! Kelita Zupancic carecompetefeel share on social
Definitely, I got a reputation growing up playing on the guys' hockey teams. The guys knew how tough I was because I played with them. I got quite a good reputation for beating up boys going up through school. Kelita Zupancic beatboygood share on social
With three younger brothers, we were always very competitive and combative. But my mother always says I get the drive from her. Kelita Zupancic brothercombativecompetitive Change image and share on social
A strong, powerful, successful woman is always intimidating. Kelita Zupancic intimidatepowerfulstrong Change image and share on social
That's why I liked judo so much right from the start - I got to beat up all the boys. Kelita Zupancic beatboyjudo Change image and share on social
To be an Olympic athlete is an honour, a privilege. They're so respected. This is my dream. I have to do this. Kelita Zupancic athletedreamhonour Change image and share on social
I have my Grade 1 autobiography that says I'm going to the 2012 Olympic Games, and it has a picture of me on the podium. So, I've known my whole life. It's not something I just thought of. I've known I would be an Olympic athlete; didn't know what sport, but I drew myself in a judo gi. Kelita Zupancic athleteautobiographydraw share on social
We train and work so hard in our sport, we would be nothing less than a warrior. Day in, day out, this is our life. It's everything. The Olympic dream. Kelita Zupancic daydreamhard Change image and share on social
The Olympics were life-changing for me. I felt I went in as a girl and came out as a woman. Kelita Zupancic changefeltgirl Change image and share on social