HOBBIES:
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Cycling, running
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WEBSITE:
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http://donwewege.com
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FACEBOOK:
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https://www.facebook.com/donwewegeathlete/
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TWITTER:
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https://twitter.com/donwewege
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PLACE OF RESIDENCE:
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Pietermaritzburg
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LANGUAGES:
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English, Afrikaans, Zulu
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HIGHER EDUCATION:
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BSc Computer Science Student University of KwaZulu-Natal
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WHEN/WHERE DID YOU START CANOEING/ KAYAKING?:
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I began Canoeing in 2003 in Pietermaritzburg
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REASON FOR TAKING UP THE SPORT:
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I enjoy getting into nature and pushing my limits. I am a watersports person, so rapids are what i love!
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TRAINING PARTNER(S):
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Brian Leroux, Brandon Orpwood
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FAVOURITE PADDLING COURSE:
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London Lee Valley
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FAVOURITE FOOD:
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Braai! [to the rest of the world, Braai means Barbeque]
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CLUB:
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University of KZN Canoe Club
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SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT YEAR:
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2010
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SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT COUNTRY:
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France
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SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT COMPETITION:
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Junior World Championships
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SENIOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT LOCATION:
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Foix
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MEMORABLE SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT:
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5th 2011 World Marathons Junior K1 and winning the African Games Slalom Gold in 2011
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