Athlete Profile - Abrahm Louw

Name:
Abrahm Louw

Age:
17

Country of birth:
Namibia

City/Town currently residing:
Potchefstroom

Marital Status:
Single

Overall Top 3 placings in 2008/2009:
1. 6th, 2009 Youth Olympic Festival

2. 3rd, Tiszaujvaros Junior European Cup

3. 1st, U19 African Champs

Series placing in 2008 BSG/Energade Series:
1st Junior Overall

Goal for 2009/2010 Season:
Being a medal contender for 2010 Singapore YOG

Most preferred discipline in the sport and why:
Swimming, because training with my little pro swimming brother makes it a session to enjoy every day

Weekly Training Volume:
Between 17 and 22 hours

Do you stick to a specific diet:
Not really, but I eat loads of vegetables and fruits every day and try to stay away from fast food

Advice for up and coming juniors:
Make sure you find something to enjoy in every workout

Vision for the future of Triathlon in SA:
To encourage and produce more world class athletes

Favourite pastime:
Triathlon

Favourite movie:
Too many

What music are you listening to now?
Anything that makes me feel awake and full of life

Favourite food:
Any dish prepared by my mom