 | Brent joined the team in 2006, coming from a background in orienteering where he also represented New Zealand at the World Champs. Currently living in Rotorua and working as an Environmental Compliance officer for the District Council Brent enjoys all outdoor activities, and anything that involves competition |
Interview
Where did you grow up?
A farm in Oropi, somewhere between Tauranga and Rotorua.
What was your first Adventure race?
2004 Christchurch Arrow 24 hour, in the snow. Came second just half an hour behind Seagate.
Little known / unlikely fact about yourself?
I don't think so, everyone already knows way too much about me.
What you will do when your knees finally give out?
Put them in the garage with all the other broken gear.
Occupation?
Compliance Officer for the Rotorua District Council.
Worst Adventure racing experience?
Being support crew, I just wanted to be out there racing.
Biggest "blow"?
2004 Kauri Run. feeling good the entire way then, after consuming numerous jellybeans getting massive cramp down the last hill. Having to stop and stretch for 5 minutes before limping home.
Favourite Adventure Racing food?
Pizza.
Best support crew moment?
Finishing the 2004 Christchurch arrow, and our support crew (Russell Prince) was not at the finish. Instead he had gone to go to the local night club in Hamner to dance the rest of the night away.
Favourite Race?
I hate them all an equal amount.
Results
2009
1st Montys Revenge Multisport Race
2nd Moehau Multisport race
2nd National Orienteering Super Series
1st Whitestar MTB Rogaine
2008
7th Kururau Krusher
2007
19th Coast to Coast
2nd Wild Moa - Multisport
2006
1st Waiheke Challenge
5th Wild Moa - Multisport
2005
7th Motu Challenge
1st Auckland Orienteering Championships
8th NZ Orienteering Championships (long distance)
Selected for World Oienteering Champs (Japan)
28th World Orienteering Champs (Long Distance)
2nd 10/20 Adventure Race
3rd NZ Orienteering Champs (Relay)
1st Team Coromandal Classic
6th Wild Turkey Off Road Half Marathon
2004
2nd Christchurch Arrow Adventure Race
10th Kauri Run
