Athlete Profile - Chris Felgate

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Name:
Chris Felgate

Age:
27

Country of birth:
Zimbabwe

City/Town currently residing:
Johannesburg

Marital Status:
Single

Overall Top 3 placings in 2008/2009:
1. 42nd Beijing Olympics

2. 3rd 2009 African Champs

3. 28th RBay World Cup

Series placing in 2008 BSG/Energade Series:
4th

Goal for 2009/2010 Season:
Improve my run speed to finish in the top of each race

Most preferred discipline in the sport and why:
Depends on the day and session

Weekly Training Volume:
18-22 hours

Do you stick to a specific diet?:
As healthy as possible

Advice for up and coming juniors:
There will always be highs and lows. It's important to think of the highs when you are in a low. Profound!

Sporting Icon:
Lance Armstrong

Vision for the future of Triathlon in SA:
There is a healthy vibe with development initiatives so I think in the next 6-8 years the dynamics of the sport may change

Favourite pastime:
Movies, reading

Favourite movie:
Gladiator

What music are you listening to now:
Linkin Park

Favourite food:
Mexican