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Giaan Rooney’s memorable smile, natural beauty and ability to communicate and engage are almost trumped by her enormous energy for work. It is not surprising that her career has been jeweled with success.

Television viewers would have recently seen Giaan as the host of Postcards, while her media career includes reporting posts on Getaway and Wide World of Sports. Giaan has also hosted the Channel Nine program Battlefronts. Giaan has a Medal of the Order of Australia and swimming medals at every level of competition.

Giaan is an Ambassador for the MAB Corporation, Jockey, Eureka Street Furniture, and Palmer's, and is involved with community groups Alannah & Madeline Foundation and the Lort Smith Animal Home.

Personal Information
Name Giaan Rooney
D.O.B 15th November 1982
Resides Port Melbourne, Victoria

Interesting Facts
Something we didn't know Great at remembering lyrics but cant sing, and at remembering lines from movies
Favourite song Free falling by Tom Petty and Shoop by Salt & Peppa
Favourite movie The Notebook
Hobbies Shopping and reading
Superstitions I always wear a ring on the middle finger of my left hand
Relaxation techniques Hot bubble bath and getting lost in a good book
Cooking expertise I'm getting better...
Favourite food Pasta
Describe yourself Ambitious, positive, stubborn and I am a big believer in what will be will be
Favourite quote "Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice"
Career History

Current
  • MAB Corporation Ambassador (Brand Junction)
  • Jockey Ambassador
  • Palmer's Ambassador
  • Lexus of Blackburn Ambassador
  • Eureka Street Furniture Ambassador
  • Channel Nine Television Presenter
  • Host of Channel Nine program Postcards
  • ACP 30 Days of Health and Wellbeing Ambassador (June 2010)

2008
  • Host of Channel 9's television show Battlefronts
  • Lindermans Early Harvest Ambassador
  • Uncle Tobys Ambassador

2007
  • Appeared on television show 'What's Good For You'
  • Reporter for television show 'Getaway'

2006
  • Weather reporter for television show 'Today'
  • Competed in 'Torvill and Dean's Dancing on Ice'


Swimming History

Olympics
2004 gold 4 x 100m medley
2000 silver 4 x 100m medley
2000 silver 4 x 200m freestyle

Commonwealth Games
2006 silver 50m backstroke
2006 silver 100m backstroke
2002 silver 4 x 200m freestyle
2002 bronze 100m backstroke
1998 gold 100m backstroke
1998 gold 4 x 100m medley

FINA World Championships
2005 gold 50m backstroke (long course)
2005 gold 4 x 100m medley (long course)
2003 bronze 4 x 100m medley (long course)
2002 silver 4 x 100m freestyle (short course)
2002 bronze 4 x 200m freestyle (short course)
2001 gold 200m freestyle (long course)
1999 silver 4 x 100m medley (short course)
1999 bronze 4 x 200m freestyle (short course)

Awards and Accolades

2006
  • Named Captain of the Australian Swimming Team

2005
  • Order of Australia Medal

Community Involvement

  • Alannah & Madeline Foundation Ambassador
  • Lort Smith Animal Home Ambassador

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