My sporting background is swimming and
triathlon seemed like a natural progression.
Getting a place on the Irish National Squad
was a big motivation too! My favourite
part of triathlon is swimming - of course! -
preferably in a lake! Running is my least
favourite! Proudest moment so far was
being first out of the water at the
Blackwater Sprint in Fermoy.
Embarrassing moment?
Not being able to clip-in up the hill out of
transition in Blackwater after only getting the cycle shoes and pedals the
previous night.
My inspirations include Lance Armstrong, Michael Phelps and Douglas
Bates. I will definetely do an Ironman ... eventually!! But first I have a big
aspiration to reach the Olympics and represent Ireland. With this in mind
my future plans are to train well and get to the European Championship.
Once there I want to perform to my best.
Person to beat?
Chris Mintern – fellow National Junior Squad member.
