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'''Candice Ann Falzon''' (born 13 March 1985) is a professional ironwoman, surf life saver and model. She is of [[Maltese]] heritage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rleague.com/db/article.php?id=22361|title=Candice Falzon in Search 2005 Miss Malta Knight|last=Micallef|first=Anthony|date=2005-02-28|work=Rleague.com|accessdate=2008-07-27}}</ref> |
'''Candice Ann Falzon''' (born 13 March 1985) is a professional ironwoman, surf life saver and model. She is of [[Maltese]] heritage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rleague.com/db/article.php?id=22361|title=Candice Falzon in Search 2005 Miss Malta Knight|last=Micallef|first=Anthony|date=2005-02-28|work=Rleague.com|accessdate=2008-07-27}}</ref> |
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Falzon is currently dating AFL player [[Brent Staker]] from the [[West Coast Eagles]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23833765-5012974,00.html|title=Ironwoman Candice Falzon runs to AFL lover Brent Staker|first=2008-06-09|work=[[news.com.au]]|accessdate=2008-06-10}}</ref> after a number of highly-publicised relationships.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23550683-5012974,00.html|title=Candice Falzon keeps quiet about new love Brent Staker|date=2008-04-17|work=[[news.com.au]]|accessdate=2008-06-10}}</ref> |
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== Ironwoman == |
== Ironwoman == |
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In January 2008 Falzon qualified for a spot in the 2008 Nutri-Grain Ironman & Ironwoman Series<ref>[http://surfsports.slsa.com.au/default.aspx?s=mediarelease&id=671 Surf Lifesaving Australia], New faces for Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series</ref> |
In January 2008 Falzon qualified for a spot in the 2008 Nutri-Grain Ironman & Ironwoman Series<ref>[http://surfsports.slsa.com.au/default.aspx?s=mediarelease&id=671 Surf Lifesaving Australia], New faces for Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series</ref> |
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== Controversies == |
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In 2003 Falzon was involved in physical confrontations with two local women arising from ironwomen rivalry. This led to one woman seeking an [[Apprehended violence order#Apprehended Violence Order|apprehended violence order]] against Falzon.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/08/09/1060360553378.html|title=Feud erupts as jealous rivals target ironwoman|last=Weidler|first=Danny|date=2003-08-10|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|accessdate=2008-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/gallery/0,22056,5022496-5010141-6,00.html|title=Candice Falzon's men|last=Vasilescu |first=Matthews|date=2008-06-10|work=[[news.com.au]]|accessdate=2008-06-10}}</ref> |
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In 2007 she was involved in an embarrassing incident in a toilet cubicle with [[Bulldogs Rugby League Football Club|Bulldogs rugby league]] player [[Sonny Bill Williams]].<ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2007/04/15/1176575656039.html www.theage.com.au], Sonny Bill 'ashamed' of toilet tryst</ref> |
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After Hayley Bateup criticised Falzon and questioned her ability to finish the 2007 [[Coolangatta Gold]] (she came a very credible 14th), Phil Clayton, coach of Bateup, referred to Falzon as a "slur on the sport". |
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== TV work == |
== TV work == |
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Revision as of 21:13, 15 November 2008
Candice Ann Falzon (born 13 March 1985) is a professional ironwoman, surf life saver and model. She is of Maltese heritage.[1]
Ironwoman
Candice Falzon was, at 12, the youngest ever professional in the ironman series. At 16 she was a NSW state ironwoman champion.[2] In January 2008 Falzon qualified for a spot in the 2008 Nutri-Grain Ironman & Ironwoman Series[3]
TV work
Falzon appeared on the 2008 series of It Takes Two,[4] supporting the Beyond Blue charity but was eliminated sixth on 1 April 2008. Her mentor was Anthony Callea.
Falzon was the subject of the Australian Story program on 9 June 2008.[5]
References
- ^ Micallef, Anthony (2005-02-28). "Candice Falzon in Search 2005 Miss Malta Knight". Rleague.com. Retrieved 2008-07-27.
- ^ "Coach joins Coolangatta Gold catfight". goldcoast.com.au. 2007-10-11. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
- ^ Surf Lifesaving Australia, New faces for Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series
- ^ The Daily Telegraph It Takes Two: Candice Falzon gets it in the can
- ^ "Show No Mercy". Australian Story. ABC Television. 2008-06-09. Retrieved 2008-06-10.