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William Forsythe

Sport Canoe Kayak Slalom
Country competing for AUS
Gender Male
Date of birth 24-Jul-1986
Place of birth Armidale, NSW
Height 173cm
Weight

Further Information
Marital status Single
Residence Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Higher education Currently studying Exercise and Sports Science
Occupation Student/athlete
Languages English

Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport? Age 10, In a small regional race at Nymboida Canoe Course.
Why this sport?
Club / Team Big River Canoe Club
Name of coach Myriam Fox
Preferred Discipline / Event(s) K1
Handedness Right

General Interest
Nicknames Pigeon 
Hobbies Sport, music, backyard cricket
Most significant sporting achievement 8th in the Junior World Champs 2004 and 4th Senior team selection 2006.
People who have inspired you in your personal life Mum, Dad and my friends
Who has most influenced your sporting career?  My coach, Myriam Fox for her consistant support.
Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs
Sporting philosophy / motto
Ambitions
What do you regard as the most memorable sporting moment?    Robin Bell winning World Championships in 2005
Favourite music/band/artist?   Lior. Love acoustic guitar.
Favourite way to relax?   Listen to music
Favourite travel desetination and why? Augsburg, Germany. It's like a home overseas.
What are your career goals after sport?     Physiotherapist with a sports team
Competitor you respect/fear the most. Any of the top 10 in the world
Best piece of advice you were ever given. Sit flat. Be fast and clean
If you weren't paddling at an elite level, what do you think you would be doing now?  Passing Uni!

RECENT RESULTS
4th Australian Team Selection Series - Brady's, Australia 2006
2nd Youth Olympics - Penrith, Australia 2005
8th Junior World Championships - Lofer, Austria 2004
7th Pre-Junior World Championships - Lofer, Austria 2003
1st Youth Olympics - Penrith, Australia 2003