Human Interest |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Harlow, ENG |
Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
Romford Rifle and Pistol: Romford, ENG |
General Interest |
Hobbies |
Mountain biking, golf, tennis. (eley.co.uk, 30 Oct 2011) |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Setting a new British record for the 50m rifle three position event at the 2011 World Cup in Changwon, Korea. (idolmag.co.uk, 23 May 2012) |
Other sports |
He is a black belt in judo. (eley.co.uk, 30 Oct 2011) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
"Basically it's because we had a large garden at home and my dad had a rifle. It also appealed to me because when I was younger I wanted to be like the guys in the action movies, but also be safe and without any danger. It was therefore obvious to join a club where I could shoot properly." |
General Interest |
Most influential person in career |
Rajmond Debevec. (olympics.org.uk, 03 Sep 2010) |
Hero / Idol |
U shooter Matthew Emmons. (Athlete, 28 Apr 2012) |
Awards and honours |
He won the Essex Sports Personality of the Year award at the 2011 Essex Sports Awards. (bbc.co.uk, 03 Jan 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
Handedness |
Right |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began shooting when he joined a local club at age 15. |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Athlete, Student |
Languages |
English |
General Interest |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Sport is about improving yourself, pushing the limits and having fun." (Athlete, 28 Apr 2012) |
Other information |
FAMILY He is one of a set of triplets, with a brother and sister the same age as him. (eley.co.uk, 30 Oct 2011)
OLYMPIC IMPACT He is keen to point out the individual nature of his sport and hopes the 2012 Olympic Games may encourage more people to try it. "Shooting is all about self-improvement, you can't cheat yourself. It's also just a bit different and I would encourage everyone to have a go. Especially if you don't like running much that rules out sports like football, rugby and tennis, but there are lots of other sports you can take part in. Have a look at the Olympics to see the sports on offer and just give them a go." (idolmag.co.uk, 23 May 2012) |