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Tanya Streeter

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Paul Herschell email 503-227-3449 ext. 103

Dubbed the “The World’s Most Perfect Athlete” by Sports Illustrated, Tanya Streeter has rewritten the freediving record books and redefined the boundaries of human endeavor. Since her first dive in 1998, Tanya has broken an unprecedented Ten world records. In 2002, Tanya set a new world record in the “No Limits” discipline by diving an incredible 525 feet into the ocean on a single breath of air. Tanya's achievements have generated tremendous recognition and media attention around the World.
Tanya has a passion for everything in the ocean and strives to promote good ocean ethic globally. She is a spokesperson for The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, The Coral Reef Alliance, Bite-Back (shark protection), WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals) and Patron to the Scuba Trust (disabled diver charity).

In her quest to change the global misperception of her sport, Tanya brings something different to this typically male (and somewhat ego)-dominated sport. She has subjected herself to clinical studies of her physiology before, during and after dives in an effort to promote a better understanding, and the consequent improvement of safety, of freediving. She also hopes that by better understanding the capabilities of freedivers, medicine may be able to advance the treatment of patients suffering from cardio-pulmonary disease.

Tanya has also developed a career as a respected adventure and natural science Television presenter. Her recent 6-part series for the BBC won a “Best Presenter” award at the International Wildlife Film Festival in Montana, USA. In 2006, for the same series, Tanya underwent “Shark Therapy” to overcome her fear of the animals, and at the end of the film she transported viewers on a nail-biting dive with massive tiger sharks. Tanya also recently hosted “FreeDiver”, Animal Planet’s 2 hour hit special of 2006.

"Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) welcomed Tanya as its guest speaker at our annual Galapagos Day event, where past guest speakers have included Andrew Marr, Peter Benchley and David Bellamy. This event, being GCT’s largest each year, is attended by up to 750 guests and is always a huge sell out. Tanya delivered an extremely informative and visual speech, where her passion for the marine environment was expressed in a charming manner."
Galapagos Conservation Trust

“Tanya’s British accent, chilling tales of foolhardy, death-defying diving episodes, and scary videos from the briny deep kept over-stuffed Rotarians, not merely awake, but thoroughly captivated. She would enliven and entertain any gathering of people.”
The Rotary Club (Austin, TX)

“I have no doubt that Tanya’s presence at our events have contributed greatly to their success and I would not hesitate in recommending her as a speaker – we are certainly hoping to have her back soon.”
The Dive Show