Daniel Roberts

DOB : 13/07/1983

Born : Melbourne.

Lives : Melbourne.

Occupation : Customer Business Executive/Sports Management Director.

Nickname : Robbo

How and why get involved in triathlon : After finishing a long shot at AFL football the lure of the challenge got me started

Coaches: Eric Hanssen

Sponsors: Ryders, Winners.

Trains : Every day

First sporting success : Winning club BMX Championships

Finest sporting moment : Finishing Ironman Western Australia

Best race : Shepparton Half Ironman 2009.

Would most like to meet : Lance Armstrong.

Most Prized possession : My new Felt F4

Biggest influence : The athletes that I manage

Any family connections to sport : Dad was a talented footy player and Mum a great swimmer

Toughest opponent : everyone else

Biggest passions away from triathlon : Travelling in my 4WD and getting away from it all

Favourite Event : Noosa Triathlon

Ultimate ambition in Triathlon : Ironman Hawaii World Championships.

Favourite sport other than triathlon : Cycling, Golf and Fishing

Tips to Relax : Coffee, Golf and sleep

Where do you see yourself in 10 years time : Directing the largest sports management company in Australia