No real chance of a medal Natasha Barker is a relative newcomer to weightlifting, which becomes an Olympic sport for women for the first time in Sydney. But she has made a successful start to her career. This year she became the Commonwealth and Oceania champion in the 58 kilogram division. She also competed at the World Championships in Athens.
Barker stands no real chance of winning a medal at the Games.
Away from sport Barker has a Bachelor of Economics degree and works as an account executive.