MICHAEL ATHERTON
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| How many years have you been in Triathlon? | 4 years. |
| Why did you start? | I was looking for something with a bit more of a challenge. A work mate was into triathlons and encouraged me to join the corporate team for the BRW. I had no idea it would be so addictive. |
| What's your favourite race? | I really liked the old Mornington course. |
| What's your favourite leg? | Are you supposed to have one? Probably the run. |
| If you could win one event in the world what would it be? | 100m world record - imagine being the fastest man in the world. |
| What's your favourite drink? | Pineapple juice. |
| What's your best race? | Everything came together once at a Gatorade St Kilda - that seems ages ago.... |
| Is there something you eat which you shouldn't? | Fried dim sims. |
| Who is your idol? | No single idol - there are inspirational people everywhere. |
| What's the funniest thing that ever happened to you in a race? | I imagine other people thought it was pretty funny when I ran out of T2 with my helmet still on. |
| If you could change anything in Triathlon what would it be? | I don't like running barefoot, so anything that shortens T1. |
| If you could have any kind of car what would it be? | A chaffuer driven one! |