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DOB: 25/08/1987 (Born in South Africa)
Lives: Emu Heights, NSW
Hometown: Perth, WA
Institute/Academy: AIS / WAIS
Club: Ascot Kayak Club
Coach: Nick Smith
Nickname: Otter
Senior debut? 2009 in C1 only. 2013 will be my fourth year on the senior team where I will be competing in C1 and C2.
When/Where/Why did you begin the sport? I started paddling with my friends in 1996, when I was 8 years old. I really enjoyed it, but it was a year later when I damaged my knee and wasn't allowed to run for 2 years, then Canoeing became my passion.
Greatest Sporting Achievement? Coming 8th at the first World Cup in 2011 in C2. It was a huge achievement considering it was only our second season paddling together, and it gave us the belief and motivation to push for a medal at the Olympics.
What are your future goals? To win an Olympic gold medal and hopefully inspire more Australians to start paddling. I'd also really like to one day coach Canoe Slalom at an elite level.
Greatest Influence on Career? My parents trust and support, financial and emotional, have had the greatest influence on my career. I moved from Perth to Penrith straight after year 12, which was tough but necessary in order for me to have a sporting career in Canoe Slalom because there isn't any white water that is suitable in Perth. This move would not have been possible without my Mum and Dad.
Competitor you respect/fear the most? Peter and Pavol Hoechshorner (SVK). It's hard to go past triple Olympic champions!
Best Advice you've ever received? Fast in fast out (Zlatan Ibrahembegovic)
Who inspires me? Kurt Fearnley. The man's a machine!
If you were not a Kayaker what would you be? Playing Rugby for the mighty Western Force!
Education/Employment? I am currently studying Health Science at the University of Western Sydney.
Awards
WA Slalom Athlete of the Year
Results
2013
2nd C1 - Australian Open (Penrith, NSW)
4th C2 - Australian Open (Penrith, NSW)
1st C1 - Selection Event 3 (Bradys Lake, TAS)
1st C1 - Selection Event 4 (Bradys Lake, TAS)
1st C2 - Selection Event 3 (Bradys Lake, TAS)
1st C2 - Selection Event 4 (Bradys Lake, TAS)
1st C2 - National Championships (Eildon, VIC)
2nd C1 - Oceania Championships (Mangahao, NZL)
3rd C1 - National Championships (Eildon, VIC)
2012
10th C2 - 2012 Olympic Games (London, GBR)
9th C2 - ICF Slalom World Cup 3 (La Seu d'Urgell, ESP)
16th (SF) C2 - ICF Slalom World Cup 2 (Pau, FRA)
6th C2 - Australian Open (Penrith, NSW)
15th (SF) C2 - Oceania Championships (Penrith, NSW)
24th (SF) C1 - Oceania Championships (Penrith, NSW)
42nd (H) C1 - Australian Open (Penrith, NSW)
2011
8th C2 - ICF World Cup 1 (Tacen, SLO)
16th C2 - ICF World Cup 3 (Markkleeberg, GER)
18th C1 - ICF World Cup 1 (Tacen, SLO)
23rd C2 - ICF World Championships (Bratislava, SVK)
25th C1 (SF) - ICF World Championships (Bratislava, SVK)
1st C1 - National Championships (Nymboida, NSW)
1st C1 - Senior Selection Event 4 (Bradys Lake, TAS)
2nd C1 - Senior Selection Event 3 (Bradys Lake, TAS)
1st C2 - Senior Selection Event 3 (Bradys Lake, TAS)
1st C2 - Senior Selection Event 4 (Bradys Lake, TAS)
2010
23rd C2 - ICF Slalom World Cup (Prague, CZE)
24th C2 - ICF Slalom World Cup (Seu, ESP)
1st C1 - Senior Selection Race 2 (Bradys Lake, TAS)
3rd C1 - Senior Selection Race 3 (Bradys Lake, TAS)
2nd C1 - NSW Championships (Nymboida, NSW)
2nd C2 - Senior Selection Race 2 (Bradys Lake, TAS)
3rd C1 - Oceania Open (Penrith, NSW)
3rd C2 - Oceania Open (Penrith, NSW)
3rd C1 - National Championships (Eildon, NSW)
2009
1st C2 - National Championships (Mersey, TAS)
2nd C1 - VIC State Championships (Eildon, VIC)
2nd C1 - Senior Selection Race 2 (Penrith, NSW)
2nd C2 - Senior Selection Race 2 (Penrith, NSW)
2nd C2 - Senior Selection Race 3 (Penrith, NSW)
2008
1st C1 - National Championships
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