North South Development Squad (non TAPS)
Coen Anderson
Hobbies: Skiing, water-skiing/wakeboarding, basketball, football, music, long rides. Best Achievement: 2021 National Champion U16 Tri Taranaki Festival Reason for getting into Triathlon: Thought it looked cool and keeps you in shape, haven’t looked back since, and love the community. Describe yourself in three words: swim, bike, run Do you work/study: No What motivates you to become an elite triathlete: Winning, but most importantly having fun and getting speedy with the boys.
Benjamin Airey
Hobbies: Basketball Best Achievement: 2nd U16 National Triathlon Championship Reason for getting into Triathlon: I originally did swimming, cycling and running separately, then one day did a triathlon and never looked back. Now I love training and racing with the chaps. Describe yourself in three words: Tall, Fun and dedicated Do you work/study: I currently study at NZIS doing the level 3 SRE course. What motivates you to become an elite triathlete: To travel the world with the chaps doing the sport I love.
Alex Brackenbury
Hobbies: Mountain biking Best Achievement: 11th Junior Conti-cup Reason for getting into Triathlon: Competing against fellow mates from a young age Describe yourself in three words: Motivated, Passionate, Competitive Do you work/study: Studying sports science What motivates you to become an elite triathlete: Watching my role models progress and go onto complete goals that I wish to achieve one day. Thriving to make my coach, parents and myself proud.
Charlotte Brown
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends and music Best Achievement: My best achievement to date is placing 11th in the individual race and winning the team relay at the Ociana Triathlon Champs in Werribee. Reason for getting into Triathlon: I got into Triathlons because I was a pretty good runner and loved the water so decided to give triathlons a go and I've lobes them ever since. Describe yourself in three words: determined, adventurous and energetic. Do you work/study: I am currently a year 13 student at Waitakere College. What motivates you to become an elite triathlete: My family motivates me become the best athlete I can be aswell as my own determination to be the best I can be.
Luke Kuggeleijn
Hobbies: Training Best Achievement: 3rd U19 in New Plymouth Reason for getting into Triathlon: I started as a swimmer but found the training boring and monotonous, however I find the variation in training and challenges of triathlon to keep me on my toes Describe yourself in three words: Committed, Hard-working, Optimistic Do you work/study: I'm studying Biomedical Science at Victoria University and doing some part time work What motivates you to become an elite triathlete: To be the best I can be, and live a life that's full, challenging and enjoyable
Oliver Larcombe
Hobbies: triathlon, adventure racing and anything out doors. Best Achievement: getting selected for junior worlds Reason for getting into Triathlon: because it’s challenging and fun. Describe yourself in three words: competitive, determined, focused. Do you work/study: I am currently studying but soon hope to be working. What motivates you to become an elite triathlete: Seeing New Zealand triathletes that are already at that elite level and how much fun they look like they are having competing against the best.
Gus Marfell
Hobbies: Triathlon, 4wding, bike mechanic Best achievement: 1st place Taupo junior elite series race Reason for getting into triathlon: Started out with school cross country, had massive support from people around me which lead me into the pathway to triathlon. Describe yourself in three words: Motivated, determined, broke Do you work/study: I work as a bike mechanic at the local bike shop What motivates you to become an elite triathlete: Living the dream life, training everyday, being the best
Grayson Westgate
Hobbies: Triathlon & Football Best achievement: 1st place at the U19 age group World Champs in Abu Dhabi (2022) Reason for getting into Triathlon: I started off as just a swimmer, but couldn’t get enough of biking and running as well. Honestly just a lot more exciting and challenging. Describe yourself in three words: Determined, hard-working and eager Study: Pharmacy at Otago University What’s my motivation: Watching the likes of Hayden and Taylor be able to perform at such a high level, even though New Zealand is so small, is very inspiring. It motivates me to keep pushing as it is possible, just requires dedication and persistence.