Ryan Scannell

DOB: 1/9/1983
Born: Melbourne
Lives: Lower Plenty
Occupation: Accountant
Nickname: Fryzie
How and why get involved in triathlon: For fun and fitness
Coaches: Triathlon: Eric Hanssen; Swim: Brian Miller.
Sponsors: None
Trains: Whenever
First sporting success: Making a batsman from Lower Plenty wet his pants when I was coming in to bowl in U/12 cricket
Finest sporting moment: U/16A Grand final win DVCA
Best race: Vic sprint distance champs 2009, 2nd 25-29
Would most like to meet: Roger Federer
Most Prized possession: Kate
Biggest influence: My dad
Any family connections to sport: Grandfather played footy for South Melbourne
Toughest opponent: Myself
Biggest passions away from triathlon: Being late, Chocolate, Coke
Favourite Event: Sandringham
Ultimate ambition in Triathlon: To find the time to complete an ironman
Favourite sport other than triathlon: Cricket
Tips to Relax: Be active to keep your mind off work
Family: Mum, dad, 4 brothers
Where do you see yourself in 10 years time: Hopefully retired