International Medal Count

2000

Gold: Korean Open, Chung Cheong, Korea (Junior)

2001

Silver: 1st Junior Asian Championships, Taiwan

2002

Silver: World Cup, Tokyo Japan

2003

Bronze: Youth Olympics, Sydney, Australia

Silver: Junior Asian Championships, Vietnam

2004

Bronze: Asian Championships, Seoul, Korea

Bronze: Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur

2005

Bronze: World Championships, Madrid, Spain

2006

Gold: Polish Open, Olsztyn, Poland

Gold: French Open, Paris, France

2007

Silver: Dutch Open, Eindhoven, Holland

Silver: German Open, Bonn, Germany - Silver

Quarter Finals: World Championships Beijing, China

Quarter Finals: Korean Open, Korea

Quarter Finals: World Qualification Event for Beijing Olympics

2008

Bronze: Olympic Test Event, Beijing, China

Quarter Finals: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, China

National Junior Team Squads:

Junior Asian Championship Team: 2001,2003

World Junior Championship Team: 2000, 2002

National Senior Team Squads:

Asian Championship Team: 2004

World Championship Team: 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007

World Cup Team: 2002

World University Games Team: 2005

National Programs:

Sports Excellence Program (SEP): 2002-2004

Beyond Beijing Athlete Program Squad (BBAP): 2006

Olympic Squad: 2004, 2007-present

Olympic Team -Beijing Olympics: 2008

Scholarships

Victorian Institute of Sport: 2003-2008

Australian Institute of Sport: 2007-Present

Sponsorships

ANL shipping: 2003-Present

Melbourne Taekwondo Centre

Parents from Melbourne Taekwondo Centre 

Pinewood Fitness Centre

Carmen's own Parents

Questions and Answers with Carmen

Q: How long have you been practicing Taekwondo?

A: Since I was 8 years old- Nearly 14 years!!!!!!!!! TOOOO LONG!!!!

Q: What do you love most about Taekwondo?

A: Fighting! Travelling and ....FIGHTING!! Not Fitness... definitely not fitness.

Q: How long have you been involved in competitive sparring?

A: Since I was 14 when I made my first national team. Since then I have been training Taekwondo 3-4 days a week at Melbourne Taekwondo Centre and over the last 4 years I have been training my strength and conditioning at Pinewood Fitness Centre in Blackburn.   

Q: Career Highlights?

A: Winning a silver medal at the 2002 World Cup and winning the bronze medal at the 2005 World Championships in Spain.

One of my most valued career highlights however, would definitely be preparing for the World Championships in Spain with my sister Caroline and great friends Stephanie Ng, Jake Ryan and Daniel Jukic- who also made the team. Our coaches Alf, Andy, Lydia, Bernie and Mr Rozinszky trained and supported us with everything. It is one of my most treasured memories.

Q: Who are your heroes?

A: My parents, my family, my club.

When I was younger my father/mentor Andrew Marton would push me to train extra sessions at home, on the nights I didn’t have training. He would be so determined on perfecting my technique, even though I wasn’t naturally flexible and it seemed like I had ‘unusual’ hip movements- he encouraged me to find a way to score effectively according to my body type. He gave me such a good base- a gift I truly value these days!

Q: What is your personal ambition?

A: To be selected for the 2008 Olympics, perform the best I can and credit it all to those who undoubtedly put in all the hard work over the years- my family and club Melbourne Taekwondo Centre!!!!!!!!!

Q: What is your Favourite Quote?

A: "Too bad, so sad said the duck" - Alf Dell'orso

I love it- it does and doesn't really make sense- depending on how it's used