"Independent Women"
Chick, March 2003

Niki is on the cover of Chick magazine. This issue celebrates independence and everything that goes with it. Chick lists Niki as one of the top ten girls getting about, including Natalie Portman, Laura Imbruglia and Lauren Jackson.

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Oceania Championships 2003
February 2003

Niki competed in both the Cross Country and Downhill events at the recent Oceania Championships held at Eildon in Victoria. Her hard work is starting to show with a solid 4th place in the XC behind Mary Grigson, Lisa Mathison and Suzy Pryde of New Zealand. The next morning saw Niki compete in the Elite Women's Downhill event where she picked up 2nd place to Tai Lee Muxlow who was riding extremely well as usual.

Thank you to everyone who supports Niki at the races and also thank you to everyone who supports mountain bike racing in general.

"Alive and Kicking"
Vogue Australia, January 2003 issue

Our leading female athletes discuss the drive and determination needed to succeed.

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"Starlust - Cycling's Siren"
Sportbook 2003, Black+White magazine

Niki is on the cover of this special issue of Black+White which is a photographic celebration of the year in sport. The issue featuring Niki and many other elite athletes including Ian Thorpe, Alisa Camplin, Kostya Tszyu, Petria Thomas, Shane Watson, Hayley Bateup, Lleyton Hewitt, Wendell Sailor, Ky Hurst, Ashley Callus, Layne Beachley and Karrie Webb is on sale worldwide now.

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2003 Sports Charity Calendar
January 2003

Niki was involved in the 2003 Sports Calendar that was produced to help raise money for the Children's Hospital in the Australian Southern Highlands region.

Niki Graduates University - With Distinction
December 2002

Niki recently graduated with Distinction from her Bachelor of Creative Arts degree, majoring in Graphic Design. She is extremely pleased with her results and is looking forwards to racing internationally now that her calendar permits.

"Meet Cycling's Glamour Hammer"
Bicycling USA, November 2002 issue

"The media see Niki Gudex as one of the beautiful people. We love her for being a downhill champion."

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Getting Girls Involved - Sydney
Breakfast With the Stars, 21st November 2002

Niki recently participated in the 2002 Sydney Schoolgirls Breakfast With the Stars. Just like the Illawarra breakfast which was held earlier this year, this event was an opportunity for young schoolgirls to talk personally with elite female athletes. As with the last event it was again a great success and hopefully many of the young girls left the breakfast feeling motivated and inspired to stay in sport and achieve to the best of their ability.

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