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Disciplines: Alpine skiing

I'm a Paraplegic as a result of a 2000 construction accident. I Was introduced to Sitskiing the following year and never looked back. For the last decade I've ski raced the world competing in more than 12 countries, from World Cups too Paralympics. I've experienced the highs of being World Champion, to the lows of shoulder reconstruction and extreme concussion due to Downhill crashes. I live on the Central Coast of NSW and love to play at almost anything.

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Q & A

When did you start to see the Paralympic dream getting closer to a reality?
I kinda fell into the sport and it just became, an out to the confindes of a wheelchair. The Paralympics was just part of the dream I was already living.

What would lining up for Paralympic race mean for you?
The final chapter in an Disabled Alpine Adventure.

What do you think would be going through your mind in those last seconds before the start?

Not a lot. Just focus on the task at hand

Hobbies/Interests:
Hand Drumming, Basketball, cycling, kayaking and poker. And cheesyness

Your ultimate holiday destination:
Everywhere with everyone.

I would never leave home without my:
Wheelchair 'n smile

What one talent do you wish you had?
I could fly

Heroes/Role Models:
Michael Milton, Bart Bunting and Nathan Chivers, Toby Kane, Marty Mayberry, Gregrey (French) Watts, Mitchell Gourley and maybe Cam.

Personal Goals apart from your sport:
Start a family

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Personal Stats:
Nickname: Salad
Date of Birth: 1977
Place of Birth: Sydney
Birth Country: Australia
Residence Place: Terrigal
Height: 185cm
Weight: 80kg
Education: Working on a Masters in Life
Club/resort: NSWIS
Institute/Academy: AIS
First Participated: 2002
Years On National Team: 6
*Career Highlights: World Champ 2009
*Personal Sponsors: ME

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