Daria Jorquera Palmer
Personal Details
Biography
Club:
Lightning Fencing Club
Languages spoken:
English, French and some Spanish
Idols (in sport or other):
Lionel Messi, Rafael Nadal
Favourite activities outside of sport:
Camping, travelling, other sports (soccer), relaxing
Sibling(s) Name(s) (date of birth):
Andres Jorquera – Jan 19/1976
Pre-competition rituals / superstitions:
Never shower the morning of the competition
Training Location(s):
Winnipeg
Preferred sport events / Specialties:
Soccer, Tennis
Coach(es):
Ayach Bounachada
Senior national athlete since:
2007
Nickname (s):
Dar, D, Little One
College/ University (year graduated):
University of Manitoba
Focus of studies:
Sport and Recreation Management
Other sports participated in:
Soccer
Favourite movies / TV shows:
Casablanca, The Mask of Zorro, Ocean’s 11 Series
Favourite quote / motto:
“Losers quit when they’re tired. Winners quit when they’ve won.”
It would surprise you to know that I …:
…am probably the shortest person in my sport to compete at the international level.
