Wednesday, April 11, 2007
A champion speedskater has shed her clothes in a bid to raise the profile of the sport and attract a sponsor.
Nicole Begg, the 19-year-old inline skating 10,000-metre points elimination race world champion, agreed to the photoshoot after becoming frustrated at a lack of recognition back home.
'Not too many people are into speedskating here, but it is huge elsewhere,' explained the Kiwi.
She also shrugged off fears that baring all would detract from her achievements in the sport.
'Lots of sports stars, both male and female, have done this sort of thing,' she added.
Nicole hopes that the more people get to see the photos, the more people will learn about the sport and help it grow in stature.
Well, it would be rude not to help wouldn't it?
I agree! ... and just so the girls don't feel neglected ........
