Christian Wilson
Name: Christian Wilson |
Major achievements:
1st School Sport Australia National Triathlon Championships, Adelaide, 2010.
3rd School Sport Australia National Cross Country Championships, Canberra, 2011.
First ever Olympic distance triathlon at the Noosa Triathlon 2011 placed 8th in the open category with a time of 1.58.30.
1st Australian All Schools Track and Field Championships in the 3000m and the 2000m steeplechase, Brisbane, 2011.
3rd Triathlon Super Sprint Race Weekend, Runaway Bay, Gold Coast, 2011.
1st School Sport Australia National Triathlon Championships, WA, 2012.
2012-2013 goals: Experience racing overseas, have a successful year with cross country, athletics and triathlon.
PERSONAL
Ultimate goal: Represent Australia at the world championships and the Olympics.
Family: Mum (Lorraine), Dad (Scott), sister (D’Arcie), brother (Daniel).
School: Xavier Catholic College
Something we don’t know about you: I can’t stand not doing anything, for example being injured and not being able to train and race.
What I love about triathlon: It’s a challenging sport that demands commitment, motivation and hard work to be able to succeed.
Outside triathlon: I enjoy hanging out with my friends and having a good time.
Ultimate relaxation: Getting into bed at night after a day of training.
One thing you can’t live without: Facebook.
Activities away from triathlon: Athletics, Cross country and swimming carnivals.
Favourites
Sporting team/s: Baltimore Ravens (NFL), Manly (NRL), Chelsea FC (Football) | Movies: The Inbetweeners movie. |
TV Shows: Teen Wolf, Family Guy | Bands/Music: Anything really. |
Food: I love mashed potato and Crunchy Nut cereal. | Drink: Lemonade |
Hobbies: Training!! And hanging out with friends | Athlete in triathlon: Alistair Brownlee |
Athlete: Mo Farah (track and field distance runner) |
Pets: 2 dogs, 1 cat, 2 ducks
Last book read: I am Number Four
Who has been the biggest influence on your life: My coach, family and friends. They give me all their support and I couldn’t thank them enough with everything that they do for me.
Have you encountered any obstacles in your career: Recently have been injuries.
Notable quote: Treat life as a challenge
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