Anita Zenani - Velokhaya BMX Team

I was born on 15 April in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.

I am a learner at Homba Primary School in Khayelitsha.

I live in Khayelitsha with my one year-old baby brother, Sibusiso, my mom and my Granny.

I started BMXing in March 2009.

I was not sure what the sport was like but I liked the extremeness of its nature and I fell in love with it even though I am a girl.

I believe girls can be as strong as boys as long as they work hard and stay focused.

To be part of the World's Championships in Pietermaritzburg in July is one of my biggest achievements.

I was once awarded a jersey for being the best player in my school's netball team.

BMXing keeps me busy and makes me to want to achieve more; the fact that it's a new thing in the community makes me want to know more about it.

BMX has taught me to work as a team; to be there for each other. It has also taught me independence.

I train five days a week from 16:00 to 18:00.

In future I want to be a professional rider.

I admire riders like Sifiso Nhlapo; he drew my attention to BMX and the fact that he does not give up, even after he has been injured - keeps me inspired.

My family is very supportive and they are proud of me.

My favourite food is chicken, especially KFC!

I would like to be a professional rider as well as a lawyer when I have grown up.

I also admire Beyonce Knowles for her music and her dance moves.

Profile date: July 2010