ALEX McINTYRE
Wildwater Kayaking
Age: 25
Nickname: Rambo
Favourite Food: Pasta
Sporting Idol/s: Nejc Znidarcic, Maxime Richard
When did you first start in your sport:
I was about 4yrs old and Dad put me in the front of a 'topo-duo' kayak on a range of camping trips to rivers in NSW
Career Highlights:
What do you love most about your sport / profession:
Favourite event/s: Anytime we race in the Snowy Mountains I get really excited! There is an annual extreme race and the Wildwater Nationals were there in 2014. It's cold, but so beautiful up there!
Favourite location to paddle or compete:
Without a doubt the Soca River in Slovenia
Future Goals: To medal overseas in Wildwater ... I have finished 4th on 3 occasions at World Cups, so going that next step would be very satisfying
Hobbies: Surfing, skiing and camping
What do you love most about the Barnacle Plus:
Being able to stick it on my kayak while training and getting amped up by the music!
Five (5) songs on your playlist:
I hope you get it - Crooked Colours
Not to worry - Elk Road
I'm the man - The Killers
Guillotine - Golden Features
East - Vallis Alps
Advice for young athletes or kids getting into sport:
Have fun, make friends and enjoy the journey through sport. Make sure your path is created by you and not someone else.
Favourite Quote:
The only limitations are the ones you place on yourself
Ita Buttrose