Aaron Barclay
Representing: NZL 
Gender: Male
Athlete Year of Birth: 1992
Athlete Place of Birth: Gore, Southland, NZ
Athlete Weight: 68kg
Athlete Height: 178cm
Current Ranking: No Ranking
Athlete Biography
I first took up triathlon in 2006, coming from a swimming background. I made the change because I was bored of swimming and wanted a challenge. I currently train in Gore, and during an average training week I swim for eight hours, bike for ten, and run for three hours. My personal best swim time (1500m) is 17 minutes, and my best run time (10km) is 34 minutes. My favorite ITU race is Madrid, because it looks cool on TV. I have participated in the Academy Southland programme, and the Triathlon New Zealand Youth Academy.
The person who has had the most influence on my sporting career is my coach, Sid Cumming. My triathlon goals are to race as a professional on the world circuit and to compete at the Olympics and the World Championships as an elite. The biggest obstacle that I face is battling with constant injury and bad weather in Southland!
Athlete Sponsors: Under Armour, Wensley's Cycles
Athlete Language: English
Athlete Tri Entry Year: 2006
Athlete Education: Gore High School
Athlete Hobbies: Motorbiking, mountain biking, working
Athlete Proudest Moment: My proudest moment has been winning NZ Secondary School 2010.
Athlete Coach: Sid Cumming
