In 1986, Kelly represented Australia in the under 23s rowing, Scull, Double scull, as well as the Nationals and she has competed in the 1994 World Masters rowing in Brisbane (2 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze), the 1997 Australian Masters Rowing Championships in Canberra (1 gold, 1 bronze) and the 1997 World Masters Rowing Championships in Adelaide (2 gold).