Revealed: How Bondi stabbing victim Ashlee Good became a champion at two sports and received a once-in-a-lifetime Olympics honour

Bondi Junction stabbing victim Ashlee Good was such a talented junior athlete that she was selected to carry the Olympic torch as it travelled around Australia before the Sydney 2000 Games.

The 38-year-old mother died hours after she and her baby daughter were stabbed in the shocking attack in Sydney's east on Saturday.

Five women - including Good - and a man were killed by knife-wielding Joel Cauchi.

Cauchi seemingly targeted women but authorities have not attributed any motive to the attack, beyond pointing to the attacker's history of mental illness.

Good was the daughter of ex-North Melbourne football player Kerry Good, but is also remembered by many as a terrific athlete in her own right.

She grew up in Victoria's Echuca-Moama community and proved herself to be an exceptionally talented basketball and netball player, representing the state in both sports.

Before the Olympics in Sydney, Good had been selected for the All Australian under-16 netball side after an excellent performance at the national championships.

Just a couple of years later, aged 18,  Good was the captain of the Victorian Country Basketball side.

Her tragic death on Saturday brought tributes from Victorians who remembered her as a sports star.

'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ashlee Good, a cherished member of our Melbourne Tigers family. From her earliest days on the court as a junior, Ashlee's talent and tenacity shone brightly,' the Melbourne Tigers NBL club posted to Instagram.

Good's junior basketball club also paid tribute via social media. 

'The Echuca Moama Basketball Assoc extends their sympathy and love to Ash Good's family in this absolutely devastating time,' the club posted.

'Ash grew up in Echuca and was a very talented basketball player. She played her Juniors all with Echuca. She was a caring, loyal and adoring friend to many. Rest in Peace Ash.'

As an adult, Good stayed very active and competed in triathlons.

One of Aslee's friends, Lara Good, made note of this while paying tribute to her on social media. 

'My beautiful soul sister, I'm in total disbelief. The many laughs shared, triathlons conquered, bush runs, beach baking, happy times living and working together. 

'We certainly shared the love of sunshine and smiles and a 'GOOD' life!!' Lara Good wrote.

'You were the most stunning girl inside and out. Your smile lit up any room. My heart breaks, all my prayers go out to [Ashlee Good's baby] for a strong recovery. 

'Big love. RIP my beautiful Ash Good. Taken too soon but never ever forgotten.'

Good was very well known in the Melbourne sports community and close friends with ex Demons player Steve Febey who posted a heartbreaking tribute to her on Sunday morning.

'Words fail me, absolutely shattered,' Febey posted to social media alongside a series of photos of himself and Good together.

'Can't comprehend how this could happen to the most amazing, beautiful and caring human.

'I will always cherish our friendship, five stars, and the great times we shared. Love ya forever Ash xx.'