🎙How Long have you been Competing in GS?
I started in 2013 with coaching from Jessica Wadd and attended my first competition with a 8kg bell.
🎙What got you started?
I was working at a gym where they had open lift sessions and after trying a few classes i was hooked. I also trained to get certified under IKFF as a Kettlebell Coach in 2014.
🎙What do you like about the sport?
I like the challenge of strength endurance in the sport and that it is a never ending journey. I love the community of kettlebell sport I’ve made some lifelong friends along the way.
🎙Do you have a Coach?
Yes Jessica Wadd based in Brisbane. I need someone who can push me the right amount and prepare me for competitions.
🎙Do you have any ranks?
CMS with ketacademy in OALC 16kg – (Melbourne, 2014)
Rank 1 with IUKL in TALC 12kg – (Brisbane, Dec 2016)
🎙Best Competition Results
-One Arm Long Cycle-
16kg- 117 reps at IUKL World’s in 2016 Kazakhstan (trial)- placing 4th
-Long Cycle-
12kg- 79 reps – 48kg class- unofficial WR (Brisbane, Dec 2016)
🎙What do you do when your not playing with Kettlebells?
I teach my clients about the benefit of exercise and keeping fit and healthy. I love to travel overseas to find new adventures!
🎙Any advice for people new to the sport?
Be patient and try to learn from others about technique and attend local competitions to get experience on the platform!
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