Raised in Port Coquitlam where she began her of cross-country running at Mary Hill Middle School.  Her career extended in through university that carried on after to leading her to be named the 1996 & 1997 BC Cross-country runner of the year.  

 

Tina reached the elite international levels of competition earning a Bronze medal in the 10,000 meter race at 1999 Pan American Games and placed 37th at 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.  

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Tina is also part of the inaugural Port Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2018.

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