ANTHONY BURKE
How many years have you been in Triathlon? Well over 15 years.
Why did you start? Because I thought it would be a fine thing to finish.
What's your favourite race? Olympic distance.
What's your favourite leg? The one with the new titanium hip installed.
If you could win one event in the world what would it be? The race against my advancing old age.
What's your favourite drink? Double espresso.
What's your best race? World Championships - New Zealand 2003.
Is there something you eat which you shouldn't? Apart from the lard, no.
Who is your idol? Gotta be Armstrong.
What's the funniest thing that ever happened to you in a race? Exploding two tubes in the bike compound with three minutes before the swim start and no spare tube left.
If you could change anything in Triathlon what would it be? The headwind.
If you could have any kind of car what would it be? A Tour de France team bus.