First sporting success? U13 National Cross Country Champion

Finest sporting moment? Competing in the 2010 Commonwealth Games Delhi

Your tip for the top: Train hard and have fun!

First international / ‘big time’ call-up: Commonwealth Championships, Jaladahar India, 2009

How do you feel when you know you are representing your team / country? Proud and excited.

How and why did you get involved in your sport? My parents encouraged me to join different clubs at school, gymnastics, swimming and running. I reached national level at swimming and running and enjoyed the training, enjoyed pushing myself, enjoyed hanging out with like-minded people and the challenge of competition.  

What is your favourite moment in the history of sport? When Rocky beats Apollo in Rocky 3.           

Who has been the biggest influence on your sporting career? My parents, for their continual support and encouragement and various my coaches, Graham Wardell, Braney Gough, Paul McVeigh and Vlad Gladkov.

Any family connections to sport? none

Who has been your toughest opponent and why? - 

Three words that describe you:

Who would you most like to meet? Kudukhov, 60kg world champion.

What is your most prized possession? None

What is your biggest passion away from sport? Learning and reading. Spending time with family and friends.

Favourite sport(s) other than your own? Boxing, Brazilian JiuJitsu, swimming, gymnastics, weightlifting.

Top tips to relax? Take time to be lazy sometimes, have quiet time, read, relax, watch a movie.

What is your ultimate ambition? Olympic Games

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Coaching young athletes in wrestling/strength & conditioning.