"Melanie Mitchell has the best bike handling skills in women's Triathlon today."
Jonathon Hall Pro Cyclist - Festina, World Duathlon Champion 1998.

"Brightest young star in the Australian Triathlon scene."
David Stewart, Daily Telegraph, Journalist, 1996.

"Melanie Mitchell; a veteran at 18."
Bill Woods, Channel 10 Commentator.

"Melanie Mitchell - the next best thing."
Triathlon and Multi-Sport Magazine, Vol. 2 No. 1 1998.

"Talented Triathletes like 15-year-old Melanie Mitchell have already been successfully performing alongside Jones, Carney and Gallagher in the Australian Grand Prix before they are even eligible to compete for Worlds."
Lisa Lynam, American Triathlete Magazine, No. 152, December 1996.