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ATHLETE |
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Club:
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SLSWA: North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club (joining new club this year) previously Secret Harbour SLSC SWIMMING: Rockingham Swimming Club (National Squad) |
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Main event or discipline:
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SLSWA: Ironman & Surf Racing SWIMMING Form Stroke: Backstroke 200m |
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Share your favourite quote:
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Preparation for tomorrow is hard work today.” Bruce Lee
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What’s your favourite thing about competing? |
Putting in to practice all the training and hard work and seeing it payoff with a positive result. |
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Who is your role model and why? |
I am lucky to have several local Role Models and Mentors. Caine Hayes – Retired AFL footballer, Crossfit Games Champ and Surf Coach, he keeps me focused and my head on the end game. Steve Bird – Duel Olympic Kayaker and trainer at North Cottesloe Surf Club welcomed me into the club and has focused on our future development on the Ski’s.
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What inspires you to be your best? |
My parents have always encouraged me to be the best version of myself, they are fully back all my sporting commitments, and this supports me to be just that. |
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Walk us through your routine of getting ‘in the zone’ before a major event / race |
I try not to think too much about it too much and psych myself out. Always a good warm up and plenty of time so no rushing. |
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To date, what’s your career highlight? |
SWIMMING – Triple Gold (50/100/200m) in the long course WA State Champs 2022 SLSWA – Ironman State Champion 2022 (Age Group) |
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Going into this season, what’s your number one goal? |
Compete and get some results at ‘Aussies WA 2023’ |
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It’s the night before a big competition... what’s your must-have meal?
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Usually some sort of chicken and pasta dish. |
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What’s your favourite song to listen to before competing or during training?
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I either listen to some RAP or Metallica to REV me up... |
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What makes Engine products different from other gear out on the market?
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I have always worn Engine gear and used their products. Great quality, fit and they look awesome. |
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What’s your crucial Engine product(s) and why? |
Goggles! You must have perfect goggles! |
