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Mark Skilton
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Nickname? Skilts, Skilto
Favourite Race? Luke Harrop for now, looking forward to Noosa
Favourite Distance? 750/20/5
Proudest Sporting moment?  Playing for Wales (U18) in Rugby Union
Favourite DAT Activity? Anything outside of the pool
Worst Sporting injury? Out of a very long list it would have to be the AC Joint dislocation that lead to the scar on my right shoulder!!
What Bike do you Ride? Specialized Allez
Why do you do Triathlons? It is very addictive! I want to get fit and push myself to get better times
Favourite Training Day? Saturday morning at the track. A great way to start the weekend!!
Favourite DAN Quote? Keep something in reserve (didn't listen)....leading into 'keep going for another lap!
What are your Goals this Season? To complete my first Olympic Distance race in under 2:30
Your Hero? Richie McCaw, Scott Gibbs, Robert Jones, Lance Armstrong
Year began Triathlons and First Triathlon?  2006 Corporate Triathlon with my work team in Melbourne.
What did you have for Breakfast? Cereal, Banana, Up and Go and maybe a Cappuccino!