Athletes

Joe Symonds

Sport

Athletics

Club/Team/Squad:

Kendal AC / Dundee Hawkhill

Events:

Mountain Running

Coach(s):

Hugh Symonds

Summary of sporting career to date:

- Took up hill running at age 14.

- British Under 18 Champion in 1999.

- 17th in the World in 2005 (Uphill & downhill).

- 61st in the World in 2006 (Uphill only).

Sporting Hero:

Haile Gebreselassie

Favourite Sporting Moment:

Chris Hoy's 2004 Olympic Gold medal!