Since 1978 Sue has been involved in the sport of rowing at many
different levels. From competing to coaching – to representing
Victoria several times at the Elite level – and Australia at the World
Rowing Championships, Sue won medals at both the Commonwealth
Games and Olympic Games.

Sue’s experience and qualifications include:

• Rowing Victoria Hall of Fame Inductee
• Olympic & Commonwealth Games Medalist
• Victorian State Selector
• Head Rowing Coach Melbourne University,
  Intervarsity Women’s Team
• Head Coach Melbourne Girls Grammar School
  & Lauriston Girls’ School
• Nationally Accredited Rowing Coach
• Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer, fully insured
• Level II First Aid & Working With Children & Police Checked

Sue is married to Romanian born oarsman Ion Popa and has 2 children.
Now a citizen of Australia, Ion went onto represent Victoria and Australia
on several occasions at the World Rowing Championships, Commonwealth
Games and Olympic Games (twice) winning medals at all of these events.
Ion is also a Rowing Victoria Hall of Fame Inductee.