Ethan Neyland

DOB : 7 February 1997

Born : Greensborough.

Lives : Montmorency.

Occupation : Student.

Nickname : EJ ([Ethan James] Neyland)

How and why get involved in triathlon : Dad did triathlons and I had always wanted to give one a go but all I had was a bmx, but then I borrowed a road bike and entered the Xosize series. I already loved swimming, bmxing and running. Simon influenced me as well.

Coaches: Triathlon: Eric Hanssen, Swim: Brian Miller

Sponsors: Mum and Dad

Trains : With 110% effort.

First sporting success : 30 Second pb for 50m freestyle , Bowling a kid out first ever ball in first ever cricket match, winning my first debuting triathlon at golden slipper, I�m good at winging things.

Finest sporting moment : Still haven�t had a convincing finest sporting moment, waiting for something good to come. Though if I had to choose, winning at the 2010 duathlon state champs at yarra bend boulevard, the hills were my advantage as me and my bike are only a total of 43kg (Coach's note: with 30% of it coming form the bike)

Best race : 2010 duathlon state champs or the 2009 golden slipper, because I won them.

Would most like to meet : Craig Alexander or Chris McCormack, both my favourite triathletes. (coach's note: another long course athlete in tke making ...)

Most Prized possession : My bike.

Biggest influence : Mum, dad, Eric, Brian... me?

Any family connections to sport : Tara and dad: triathlons, mum: personal trainer/health freak

Toughest opponent : ME! And all of the quick people at training.

Biggest passions away from triathlon : Swimming, Cycling, Running, Football, surfing (occasionally), chess is fun ...

Favourite Event : Triathlons, 3K running TT�s

Ultimate ambition in Triathlon : Ironman Hawaii world champion , Olympics/world championships.

Favourite sport other than triathlon : Aquathlon or duathlon, though away from everything that ends with athlon football.

Tips to Relax : Sleep...

Family: Mum: Sharon, Dad: Glenn, Sister: Tara

Where do you see yourself in 10 years time : No idea, hopefully doing well with my triathlons.