Posted on 04/14/08 8:06 PM| by team-admin
Occupation: Race Director
John is one of the most experienced and accomplished adventure racers in the world, having been involved in the sport since its inception. John was awarded the Keys to the City of Melbourne in 1987 after being crowned World Marathon Kayak Champion for the 3rd year in a row.
John has completed 30 major international adventure races in 16 countries. Since then, John has developed a reputation as a designer of very challenging but interesting courses: both MTB & adventure racing.
Recent Sporting highlights:
- 4 times World Marathon Kayaking Champion 1985, 86, 87 & 88
- 3 times World Multisport Champion (New Zealand Coast to Coast) 1988, 89 & 93
- 6 times Australian Kayaking Champion 10k to 42k between 1985 & 1993
- 5 times Winner JLL/JLW Challenge Mt. Buller to Melbourne 1994, 95, 96, 98 & 2001 (undefeated & race record holder)
- 2 times Winner JLL/JLW Challenge Katoomba to Sydney 1999 & 2000
- 5 times Winner Mars Challenge Ballarat to Barwon Heads 2001, 02, 03, 04 & 05 (undefeated & race record holder)
- 2 times Winner Tasmania 3 Peaks Race (Ocean Sailing & mountain running) ‘94 & ‘95
- 2 times Australian Rogaining Champion 1998 and 2001
- 1st place Eco Challenge, Maine, USA 1995
- 1st place Raid Gauloises - Krygyzstan 2003
- 1st place Mild Seven Outdoor Quest (4 day multisport race) Lijiang, China 2001
- 1st place Expedition British Virgin Islands Adventure Race 2001
- 1st place Extreme Adventure Hidalgo - Mexico 2005
- 1st place Elf Authentique Adventure race Brazil 2000
- 1st place Western Isles Challenge, Scotland 1999
- 1st place Thredbo Enduro 1993
- 1st place Cradle to Coast multisport race (Tasmania) 1994
- 1st place Australian Winter Classic Multisport race Omeo, Australia 2001
- 1st place Australian Rogaining Championships W.A. 2001
