Melissa Hoar

Melissa Hoar ( born January 26, 1983 in Moruya ) is an Australian Skeleton pilot.

Melissa Hoar lives in Dalmeny and operates since 2004 Skeleton. She is coached by Terry Holland and Ross Smith. Her international debut in the Australian in November 2004 as part of the America 's Cup. In February 2005, she won her first race as part of the Challenge Cup. In the same month she was in Calgary at their first participation in a Skeleton World Cup surprise 13th, after they actively carry out the sport just eleven weeks. In November 2005, Hoar made ​​his debut in the Skeleton World Cup. Your first race she contested in Calgary, where she finished 18th. Two races later, she finished fifth and reached their first placement in the top ten at the same time and their best result so far in this competition. In the qualification for the Olympic Games in 2006, they could not prevail against Michelle Steele, but won in February 2006 in Igls gold at the Junior World Cup. In both races she ran the fastest times and referred the German Julia Eichhorn, Marion Trott and Kati Klinzing and her teammate Michelle Steele on the following ranks. In the post-Olympic season 2006/ 07 they reached the 18th place in the overall standings of the World Cup their best result so far in this championship.