Her sights on sixth Olympics

Five-time Paralympian Liesl Tesch of Woy Woy will continue playing wheelchair basketball through to the London Paralympics in 2012, after winning a bronze medal in Beijing on September 15.

The 39-year-old said she wants a complete set of medals and that will drive her for the next four years.

"It means I can't retire because I've got two silvers and a bronze and I need one of that other colour still," Liesl said.

"So, back in the wheelchair this old horse will go."

Liesl was captain of the Australian women's basketball team The Gliders who defeated Japan 53-47 for the bronze medal.

The win against Japan came 16 years after making her Paralympic debut in Barcelona in 1992.

Liesl was the top point scorer for the bronze medal play-off with 16 points and 14 rebounds.

The Gliders skipper praised her teammates for turning themselves around after their 60-47 loss against the US.

The loss against the US meant The Gliders had missed out on the gold medal match for the first time in eight years.

Press release, 16 Sep 2008 Tim Mannion, Australian Paralympic Committee