Paul Attard

DOB : 16 July 1984

Born : Melbourne.

Lives : Thornbury, Melbourne.

Occupation : Plumber.

Nickname : Attsy.

How and why get involved in triathlon : My cousin got me interested then injury forced me to take it more serious.

Coaches: Triathlon: Eric Hanssen; Swim: Vlad ;Bike: Eric Run: Eric.

Sponsors: Top Gear Cycles, Winners, Saucony, Ryders, Engage Athletic, Consultive.

Trains : Mostly local, Like to train in remote areas over busy places such as beach road!

First sporting success : Would have to be playing TAC cup footy for Northern Knights.

Finest sporting moment : Playing in two Curtain raisers on MCG was great! Being best on in one was even better.

Best race : Shepparton HIM 2009. Was a really good field and I did a PB of under 4 hours.

Would most like to meet : Would like to meet Lance Armstrong. Very original I know.

Most Prized possession : My house!

Biggest influence : Love the way Nathan Buckley has gone and does go about buisness.

Any family connections to sport : Cousin Peter was a Pro cyclist. Cousin James is a Pro Duathlete at present.

Toughest opponent : Cant say I have built up any rivalry as yet. Many of guys give me a touch up at the moment.

Biggest passions away from triathlon : At the moment it is renovating our apartment but it is also my biggest hate!

Favourite Event : Would have to say Noosa is one that I want to get back and do.

Ultimate ambition in Triathlon : Become full time and be able to live off doing the sport. Would love to help build the sport in the future.

Favourite sport other than triathlon : Aussie rules and athletics.

Tips to Relax : Got any? Don�t renovate a house, work full time and try to become a pro triathlete at the same time!

Family : Live with Girlfriend Deanne. No kids to report yet.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years time : Racing triathlon Full time and hopefully have a couple of kids.