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Christian Wilson


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 Name: Christian Wilson
DOB: 02.04.1996
Age: 16
Born: Maryborough, QLD
Hometown: Hervey Bay
Coach: Brian Harrington
Sponsors: Giant (with the NTA)

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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