9 World Championships, 1 Olympic Games 2011 World Rowing Championships – 7th men’s pair 2010 World Rowing Championships – BRONZE MEDAL men’s eight 2009 World Rowing Championships – SILVER MEDAL men’s coxless four 2008 Beijing Olympic Games – SILVER MEDAL men’s coxless four 2007 World Rowing Championships – 7th men’s eight 2006 World Rowing Championships – 4th men’s eight 2004 non-Olympic World Rowing Championships – 6th men’s coxed four 2003 World Rowing Championships – 5th men’s eight 2002 World Rowing Championships – 7th men’s eight 2001 World Rowing Championships – 7th men’s eight
Nickname: Maxi Home town: Leongatha Place of residence: Melbourne Occupation: Finance Club: MUBC Began rowing: 1996 Date of birth: 17/04/80 Height: 196cm Weight: 97kg Favourite food: Cereal with cold milk Favourite book: In Cold Blood Favourite movie: In the Name of the Father Personal achievements: Being able to balance rowing with work, uni, girlfriend, family, etc. Current coach: Tim Conrad / Chris O’Brien Institute/Academy: VIS Rowing career highlight(s): * Silver medal Men’s Four 2008 Beijing Olympic Games * Silver medal Men’s Four 2009 World Championships * Gold medal in 2008 World Cup 3 Men’s Four * Gold medal Poznan World Cup in M8+ * Winning Head of the River at school 1998 * 2003 Head of the Yarra, winning 5 Kings Cups * 2006, 2009 & 2010 National Pairs Title Professional goals: To not waste any opportunities Sporting hero: Lance Armstrong Interests: Music, cars, golf, travelling Favourite sporting team: Sydney Swans What would you do if you won $10 million dollars? Bling up my boat If I could live anywhere in the world it would be: On the Italian Riviera When I was growing up I wanted to be a: Postman
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