Tanya Harding


Tanya Harding

State: Queensland
Date of Birth: 23 January 1972
Height:    Weight:
Uniform Number: 7
Caps: 262
Positions: Pitcher 
Bats/Throws:  Right/Right
Occupation:

Background

First Club: Phoenix
Current Club: Redsox
Current Association: Brisbane
Career Highlights: 1996, 2000, 2004 Olympics
Softball Ambition:
Softball Role Model:
Awards Received: MVP – 2002 Nationals,
Best Pitcher – Australia Cup 2002,
MVP – South Pacific Classic 2002,
Best Pitching – Open Women’s 1999
Interests/Hobbies: Going to the beach, Tennis, Relaxing with family and friends 
Most Rewarding Moment: Silver Medal 2004 Olympics
Embarrassing Moment: 
Nickname: Tee

Career Snap Shot

Tanya Harding is one of Australia’s most experienced players having represented Australia 262 times, including all three Olympic Games (1996, 2000 and 2004) and four World Championships (1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006).

Harding debuted for Australia in 1993 and has represented her State, Queensland since Under 16 level in 1986. She has won numerous awards including the Most Valuable Player of the final round and Overall Most Valuable Player in the 2004 Grand Prix Series.

Prior to Sydney Olympics, Harding was regarded as one of the best pitchers in the world and has been a member of the Australian Institute of Sport squad since 1994.

Harding also spent time at UCLA during which she won the NCAA MVP award and the Japanese paid a hefty price to have her play in their league.

What the Coach say:

“Tanya brings a huge amount of experience to the team and gives the team a chance to win every game she pitches. She is highly respected by her team mates as well as by opposition players and coaches. Tanya lets her performance do the talking and is as competitive as they come”

 

 


2006 Gilley`s Shield Tanya Harding (Qld)

V Japan: Tanya Harding Pitching

Bronze Medal Match: Tanya Harding in full swing

Bronze Medal Match: Harding & Carpadios celebrate after the final out

Gold Medal Match: Harding Pitching

Female Softball of the Year Tanya Harding

Tanya Harding won the Spirit of the Year Award

Tanya Harding in her first game for the Diamonds at the National Women's League.

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