Luke McKenzie
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About the Athlete |
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D.O.B:
26-July-1981
Place of Birth:
Taree NSW Australia
Bike of choice:
Litespeed Blade and Litespeed Ghisallo
Wetsuit of choice:
QR Superfull
Nickname:
Ticka, Tik, Macca
Marital Status:
Single
Year Started Triathlon:
1996
Strengths:
Long Course racing, Swimming
Weaknesses:
Sleeping in and training late
Biggest achievement to date?:
3rd Ironman Western Australia 2004
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Luke became fascinated by the US triathlon scene through his friendship with Peter Coulson and
Michellie Jones and in 2003 set off to pursue the American circuit where athletes specialize in the
non-drafting format. Showing a preference for longer distances, he managed three first placings in his
first year. Through racing half-ironman races Luke experienced the thrill of going head to head with
some of the major world players in the longer distance events.This experience coupled with his youthful
memories of the Forster Ironman lured him towards Ironman. He began training in earnest for his debut
over this distance in the WA Ironman,Bussleton. Luke finished 3rd in his first outing in a brisk time
of 8.34, tired, totally spent but wildly elated as he passed down the finish chute.
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