Profile:
Personal Data:
Date of Birth: 27/03/86
Current Place of Residence: Surrey
Weight: 48kgs (race weight)
Height: 165cm
Education: First Class Honours Degree in Mathematics, Bath
Best Results:
GOLD
Biathle World Championships, 2007 - 1st
Mombassa ITU African Cup, 2007, 1st
Irish National Championships, 2008 - 1st
Irish National Championships, 2006 - 1st
Grand Bahama Conchman Triathlon, 2008 - 1st
SILVER
Athlone ITU European Cup, 2008 - 2nd
Poland ITU Premium European Cup, 2007 - 2nd
BRONZE
Gold Coast ITU Oceanic Cup, 2008 - 3rd
World Aquathlon Championships, 2006 - 5th
Richards Bay BG Triathlon World Cup, 2008 - 9th
Madrid BG Triathlon World Cup, 2008 - 10th
Tongyeong BG Triathlon World Cup, 2008 - 10th
Biggest Sporting Achievement:
Becoming the first Irish Triathlete to compete at the Olympic Games.
I qualified for the 2008 Olympics in 9 months (less than half the time allocated) due to both educational commitments and injury.
Proudest Moment:
Officially qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Olympics after competing in my first Triathlon World Championships.
Most Emotional Performance:
Placing second in the Poland ITU Premium European Cup, my first race as a fulltime athlete and first race back post injury.
Coach:
Chris Jones
About Me:
I finished my degree at Bath University in May 2007 and am now training and racing fulltime. During my time at Bath I trained with Julie Dibens; Harry Whiltshire; Richard Allen; Jodie Swallow amongst others. I now train in Surrey.
Aims for 2009:
Medal at the Under 23 Triathlon World Championships
Long Term Aims:
Top 8 at 2010 European Championships - to be held in Athlone, Ireland.
Podium in a World Cup.
Top 5 at 2011 Triathlon European Championships.
Top 8 at 2011 Triathlon World Championships. Podium finish at 2012 Olympics.
History in Sport:
County level swimmer and runner.
8 times county swim medallist.
British Biathlon Champion.
World Biathle Champion 2007.