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Further Personal Information | |
| Residence | Sydney, NSW, AUS |
Sport Specific Information | |
| Club / Team | Sydney University Athletics Club and NSWIS: Sydney, NSW, AUS |
Further Personal Information | |
| Higher education | Commerce - The University of Sydney: Sydney, NSW, AUS |
General Interest | |
| Injuries | He has suffered from problems with his hamstring. (nswathletics.org.au, 30 Apr 2008) A bout of the flu saw him struggle at the Beijing Olympics. (lachlanrenshaw.com.au, 17 Aug 2010) |
| Memorable sporting achievement | Fulfilling his dream of qualifying to compete at the Olympic Games. (manlydaily.com.au, 29 Apr 2008) |
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| Why this sport? | He was inspired to get started in athletics through his brother's involvement in the sport. |
| Name of coach | John Atterton |
| Training Regime | Cross-training such as pool running, cycling, sessions on the rowing machine and boxing. |
| When and where did you begin this sport? | He started running as a seven year old, at primary school. |
International Debut | |
| Year | 2006 |
| Competing for | Australia |
| Tournament | World Championships |
| Location | China |
Further Personal Information | |
| Occupation | Student |
General Interest | |
| Sporting philosophy / motto | "Be laid back off the track but become aggressive once you are on it, and leave nothing to chance." (olympics.com.au, 29 Apr 2008) |
| Other information | ACCLIMATISATION In the lead-up to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing he underwent acclimatisation in a special chamber located at the New South Wales Institute of Sport in Sydney. The preparation was aimed at helping him deal with the poor air quality and hot conditions in Beijing. (manlydaily.com.au, 29 Apr 08) |
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| Coach from which country? | Australia |