Human Interest |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Cape Town, RSA |
General Interest |
Hobbies |
He enjoys reading and mountain bike riding in his spare time. (Athlete, 08 Oct 2010) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
He began playing because his father played. |
General Interest |
Awards and honours |
Won the South African Masters Singles in 1996 and 2000 and the Fours title in 1996. Was a silver medallist in the Pairs and Fours at the 2000 World Championships. (M2002 News, 22 Jul 2002) Won a bronze medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. (Athlete, 08 Oct 2010) |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began playing in Potchefstroom, South Africa in 1990. |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Manager |
Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
Durbanville DC: Cape Town, RSA |
Further Personal Information |
Higher education |
Psychology - Cape Peninsula University: Cape Town, RSA |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Participating at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and winning a bronze medal. (Athlete, 08 Oct 2010) |
Ambitions |
To win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and to become a succesful businessman and coach. (Athlete, 08 Oct 2010) |
Sport Specific Information |
Name of coach |
Simon Botha and Thelins Fraser |
Coach from what year? |
From 2002 and 2006 respectively. |
Further Personal Information |
Languages |
Afrikaans, English |
General Interest |
Nicknames |
"Tortoise" because he is not a morning person. (Athlete, 08 Oct 2010) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
To represent South Africa with pride and humility. (Athlete, 08 Oct 2010) |
Sport Specific Information |
Coach from which country? |
South Africa |