Olympic hopeful Kelly Proper and her Ford Focus Zetec S
We talk muscle cars, gadgets and more with Record-breaking Irish athlete, Kelly Proper
If you were a car what car would you be? The new 2015 Ford Mustang – I just love the classic Mustang look – the new model will be on sale in Ireland for the first time from November, I can’t wait to try it out!
What do you drive and what does it say about you? I drive a Ford Focus Zetec S and with its 150PS engine, it is like me, made for performance but sleek and stylish….!
Do you have a favourite car gadget? Believe it or not, the heated front seats in my Focus is my new favourite car gadget – on a couple of cold mornings in September I thought, yes I could get used to this…!
Who taught you to drive? My mother taught me to drive when I was seventeen.
Whom do you most admire in your industry? I admire many athletes in all different sports so I couldn’t pick just one. From local level to the world stage I love watching any sport where the athletes/players are giving it their all and love what they do. They are the most enjoyable races or games to watch.
What was your best career decision to date? I guess it would have to be in never giving up. I had a difficult time with injury a couple of years ago and I felt I’d never get back to my best, but with the support of the people around me I was able to stay positive and work hard through those really tough times
What is on your car stereo right now? I have a lot of playlists for different things. On my way to training it’s all fast songs but if I’m driving long distance I mostly listen to Newstalk.
One item you couldn’t live without? My car, I really rely on my Ford Focus to get to the different training venues, I don’t know what I’d do without it. I could probably live out of if at this stage with all the gear in the boot.
How do you relax? I usually watch box sets when I have to rest after training, I find them great to help me switch off for a while.
Who is your hero? It’s like my previous answer for the person I admire most in that to be the best at anything or even to have a chance to be the best you have to work so hard, sacrifice a lot and really push yourself. l have a huge amount of respect for anyone striving for this.
Describe yourself in one word? Easygoing
Kelly Proper
29th September, 2015
