Telemark Profiles
Andrew Clarke
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Date of Birth Home Town Results |
14/09/1973 Wiltshire |
How long have you been skiing?
19 years, but only 10 years telemark. I have tried many Winter Sports disciplines including Bobsleigh and Biathlon.
What are your skiing aspirations?
To be the best I can be and to rise up through the rankings. We are not a naturally regarded skiing nation but I want to makes heads turn and for people to say 'Wow, look at the Brits, aren't they doing well!'
What have been your best of times in the sport?
Being selected to represent the British Army in the first Telemark Championships and also skippering the side. This was quickly replaced by becoming the British Team Captain and leading a team on the World Cup.
What have been your worst of times in the sport?
Realising that money has a lot to do with being able to compete at the highest level - funding does not come easily and there have been many a sleepless night whilst trying to get sponsorship for the season.
Where is your favourite place to ski?
I used to swear by European skiing and then I discovered Canada and the US - I have now matured and my opinion has changed radically - I go where ever the snow is the best. This is not always the easiest thing to do but I am normally quite lucky. Europe has the charm that I like in ski resorts and Austria is definitely the nicest place to ski for me!
What would be your advice to young telemarkers?
It looks really hard and I'd be lying if I said it wasn't - but then who wants to do something that is easy, where is the reward in that? If you are willing to put your mind to it then you can really become very good and you could see yourself competing at a high level and maybe see yourself on a podium in the future - it is up to you.
What has been your biggest challenge to date?
Getting a team up and running and organizing sponsorship to help with equipment has been a dog task. I have single handedly organized the team for the 2008 season - this has involved buying equipment, booking travel, organizing race training, advising on physical training and all sorts. I don't want a medal I just want to see GB achieving some good results on the World Stage.
What do you hope to achieve this season?
Top 30 at the World Cup
Is there anything you do before the race?
Get up really early, have a leisurely breakfast and then take a look at the course. I don't have any superstitions, so I don't wear the same pair of underpants for every race or paint my left big toe or anything like that - I once had a lucky pair of shin guards that helped me score goals - but that is another story!
What are your other favourite sports?
I love mountaineering and ice climbing. I am a keen rugby player and like to do most sports.
What do you do to relax?
I don't
If you had a superpower what would it be?
Levitation or flying - air fares are so expensive
What is your nickname?
Nobby
If you were not a ski racer what would you be doing?
I have a job - Telemarkers cannot afford to not work. I am an Officer in the British Army
Who is your secret crush?
It is not a secret - Gemma Russell from Snowsport GB!
What's on your ipod?
I have 7,500 songs on my ipod - so everything from ACDC to Val Doonican and dare I say it Steps!
What is your favourite food?
I love all food, but spicy food is my weakness.
Can you tell us something no-body else knows about you?
I don't sleep
What song is most likely to make you move on the dance floor?
ACDC - You shook me all night long, or Spanish Tap Music
What can you be heard saying most often e.g. your favourite catchphrase/motto?
Whatever mate - get a life.
Adrian Pery
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Date of Birth Home Town Results |
14/06/1967 East Grinstead |
How long have you been skiing?
My first skis were wooden with leather boots in the garden, and then I went to Glencoe when I was seven. Modern skis and the Alps were a huge step forward after that introduction.
What is your preferred discipline?
With an alpine background I prefer the GS element of Telemark.
What are you skiing aspirations?
To be the best I can and compete for as long as I am competitive; but also to ensure the next generation can be even better.
If you were not a ski racer what would you be doing?
I am a soldier. Telemark does not receive any funding to allow us the liberty of not doing anything else. I would like to sail around the world as well as climb and ski in the major mountain ranges.
Who is your secret crush?
I wouldn't mind a date with Katherine Jenkins.
What's on your ipod?
A wide range, from classical to 70's, 80's and 90's stuff.
What is your favourite food?
Chocolate, without a doubt!
Can you tell us something no-body else knows about you?
That wouldn't be a good way of keeping secrets.
What song is most likely to make you move on the dance floor?
Is Abba too sad?
What would you like to say to young skiers?
Go for it, it's healthy and fun.
David Shepheard
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Date of Birth Home Town Results |
25/12/1963 Plymouth |
How long have you been skiing? 24 years
What is your preferred discipline? Telemark GS
What are your skiing aspirations? Top Thirty World Cup
What is your nickname? Shep
If you were not a ski racer what would you be doing? Something Outdoors in the Snow.
What's on your ipod? Have you seen my D of B? What is an ipod?
What is your favourite food? Roast Lamb
Can you tell us something no-body else knows about you? No Comment
What song is most likely to make you move on the dance floor? Insomnia - I Can't Get No Sleep
What can you be heard saying most often e.g. your favorite catchphrase/motto Get in line !
Philip Maddox
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Date of Birth Home Town Disciplines Results |
26/12/1970 Valley, Anglesey, Telemark Classic, |
SnowsportGB: How long have you been skiing?
Philip Maddox: From the age about 12, I started at the Gloucester dry ski slope
SnowsportGB: What is your preferred discipline?
Philip Maddox: My favourite is Telemark GS, or anything on Telemark skis
SnowsportGB: What are your skiing aspirations?
Philip Maddox: To compete in the winter Olympics
SnowsportGB: What is your nickname?
Philip Maddox: Maddog
SnowsportGB: If you were not a ski racer what would you be doing?
Philip Maddox: Continue as an outdoor specialist instructor
SnowsportGB: Who is your secret crush?
Philip Maddox: How is that a secret if I tell you? (Jenifer Anniston or Rachel Hunter: If you know their email pass it on to me!)
SnowsportGB: What's on your Ipod?
Philip Maddox: Everything from AC/DC to Avril Lavigne, to Metallica to Jack Johnson. Probably too many to list or listen too!
SnowsportGB: What is your favourite food?
Philip Maddox: White meats, white fish, plenty of fruit & veg
SnowsportGB: Can you tell us something no-body else knows about you?
Philip Maddox: Errrm...... NO!!
SnowsportGB: What song is most likely to make you move on the dance floor?
Philip Maddox: Tough one, I would need to go to a discotheque!
Lee Holmes
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Date of Birth Home Town Results |
24/01/1971 Hemsworth West Yorkshire |
How long have you been skiing? Since 1996
What is your preferred discipline? Off Piste
What are your skiing aspirations? To represent the Army and GB at the 2008 World Cup
What is your nickname? Moe "The Machine" Holmes
If you were not a ski racer what would you be doing? I'm currently serving in the Army, and have had the pleasure of serving with 3 Commando Brigade and what was 5 Airborne Brigade.
What's on your ipod? Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Arctic monkeys, D12 and Eminem
What is your favourite food? Its got to be Stone Baked Pizzas
Can you tell us something no-body else knows about you? I once played the back end of a cow in a Grumble Weeds Panto
What can you be heard saying most often e.g. your favorite catchphrase/motto Because I'm always breaking equipment skiing and mountain biking my catch phrase has to be " Buy cheap buy twice".
What advice would you give to young skiers? Get out and ski, grasp every opportunity and get involved.
Mark Murray
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Date of Birth Home Town Results |
02/07/1971 Reading |
How long have you been skiing? 19 years
What is your preferred discipline? Telemarking
What are your skiing aspirations? Promote Telemarking to a wider British audience.
What is your nickname?Muzza
If you were not a ski racer what would you be doing? Playing far more Rugby!
Who is your secret crush? Condoleeza Rice
What's on your ipod? ACDC, The Jam, The Who and much more.
What is your favourite food? Indian Curries
Can you tell us something no-body else knows about you? No chance!
What song is most likely to make you move on the dance floor? Twenty Five Miles by Edwin Starr.
What can you be heard saying most often e.g. your favourite catchphrase/motto? At the end of the day………….
What would you like to say to young skiers? Leave Alpine and join the Telemark revolution.
Chris Wotton
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Date of Birth Results |
20.10.1970 |
How long have you been skiing? 28 years
What are your skiing aspirations? To ski like 'Borge' before I am 40
What have been your best of times in the sport? Racing in the World Cup at Rukan, Norway 2008
What have been your worst of times in the sport? Injurying my shoulder Rarius, Austria
Where is your favourite place to ski? Les Contamines, France
What would be your advice to young telemarkers? If it was easy everyone would do it, keep trying.
What has been your biggest challenge to date? 'Norseman'
What do you hope to achieve this season? Come in the late teen's in the WorldCup.
Is there anything you do before the race? Keep my legs warm and ski.
What are your other favourite sports? Endurance races, triathlon and Rugby.
What do you do to relax? Cruise on my boat.
If you had a superpower what would it be? Healing Cancer.
What is your nickname? Papa Wotton
If you were not a ski racer what would you be doing? Running, cycling, skiing, anything that keeps me moving!!
Who is your secret crush? My Wife, but dont tell her!!
What’s on your ipod? U2, REM, Guns and Roses, anything loud.
What is your favourite food? I am the world's official un-fussy eater, I eat everything as long as it is in quantity! (Gordon Ramsey your wasted on me)
Can you tell us something no-body else knows about you? NO! I am an open book.
What song is most likely to make you move on the dance floor? 'Patience' Guns and Roses
Dave Munro
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Date of Birth Home Town Discipline Results |
23/03/1979 Leighton Buzzard Telemark |
How long have you been skiing: On and off about 6 years, 2 years telemarking
What is your preferred discipline: Telemark
What are your skiing aspirations: To be the best i can (and one day take over from Andrew Clark......)
What is your nickname: Been called a few things but none of them have stuck
If you were not a ski racer what would you be doing: Getting a tan on some far off beach, with someone handing me strange named drinks with a sparklers in them.
Who is your secret crush: Not a secret, Meg Ryan
Whats on your ipod: Loads of rubbish. It belongs to my Mrs
Whats your favourite food: Any form of takeaway, curries,Chinese,kebab & pizza
Can you tell us something no-body else knows about you: Been caught dancing to song below with handbag in hand, dress, high heels and a hoover.......long story
What song is most likely to make you move on the dance floor: Queen's 'I want to break free'
What can you be heard saying most often e.g your favourite catchphrase/motto: 'I cant wait to get a real job'
