20 ST SUMO GIRL SAM . . . AGED 14
Schoolgirl Samantha-Jane Stacey cant weight for a chance of sporting glory as a 20st sumo wrestler.
The 14-year-old is in an Aussie team at the world championships in Estonia this month.
She trains on Weetabix and lasagne, and said: Im so proud to represent my country.
Samantha-Jane,will compete in the junior women's heavyweight division with sisters Kelsie and Vanessa Homer competing in the middle (under 75kg) and light (under 60kg) divisions.
"I love it because it's a physical, body-contact sport but you've also got to use your brain and have mental tactics," said Samantha-Jane.
"It's a perfect sport for girls because you have to think on your feet."
(Various sources)
