TK Robb

Full name:

Te Kawa (TK) Robb

Date of Birth:

30 Rocktober, 1981

Nationality:

Maori

Hometown:

Wellington, New Zealand

Nickname:

TK, The Surgeon

Years in Triathlon:

3 years

Coach:

Graham Park

Website:

www.tkrobb.com

Favourite places to train:

Taupo, Taranaki, Mount Maunganui, Gold Coast

Favourite training session:

The ones that make you want to puke, and the ones that leave you totally empty

Favourite food:

Pretty much any form of chocolate

Favourite quote/s:

"Quitters Never Win and Winners Never Quit" and "Dream, Believe; Achieve."

Heroes:

Greg Welch, Jan Frodeno

Background:

I was always an active kid and have always been involved in sport in one way or another, but it wasn’t until college that I got heavily involved in Underwater Hockey and Rowing. After college, I took up motorcycle racing, but after a serious injury, I tried my hand at Triathlon and after winning my first race, I haven’t looked back.

Other interests:

I love surfing, playing the guitar, photography and hanging out with friends and family. I’m currently studying Exercise Science at Massey University and I’m really looking forward to eventually being a coach and mentor to NZ’s future sports stars.

Goals 2009/10 season:

Selection into the NZ Standard Distance and Long Distance World Champs Teams, race in a few more international events, inspire others to get involved in endurance sports and proudly wear the silver fern.

Recent reports and results: