“Fake it till you make it”
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Instagram Handle |
@jordenpmerrilees |
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Club |
Mentone Aquatic Torquay SLSC |
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Main event or discipline |
200 backstroke Belt and surf swim |
| Favourite thing about competing? | The finish line |
| Role model and why? | Matt Welsh and Grant Hackett as kid. As I’ve got older, I’ve leaned on many Olympians, coaches and athletes from other sports to see how they attack things. |
| What inspires you to be your best? | Hard work. Completing hard training sessions or the sessions when I’m flatter than usual. |
| Do you have a routine to help you get into your best-focused state? | For race days it’s just about doing everything on the checklist. |
| Career highlight? | Competing at the world championships in China |
| Goal for this season? | Enjoy competing and being amongst other athletes |
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Favourite food to eat the night before a big competition? |
Used to be spaghetti Bolognese, now it can really be anything that’s not too heavy to digest. Anything that makes me feel comfortable, usually finished with a little ice cream for the soul. |
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Favourite song to listen to prior to competing or during training? |
Prior to racing, its something chill. So, anything from lo-fi hip hop to jazz hip hop and lounge house. Training is a mix of upbeat stuff. Electronic suits but also listen to bands like the vines, pixies, chats, king gizzard etc. |
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Why do you choose Engine? |
Its comfortable to wear, which, makes competing easier. I also like it’s a brand available to everyone. |
| Favourite Engine Product? Why? | Weapon goggles. Worn them for over 10 years now! |
