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Australia
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Date of birth:
2001.08.16
Hometown:
Drama, Greece
Hobbies:
BMX, snorkeling, drawing, playing the guitar, photography
Favourite athletes:
Alex Kennedy, Simone Barraco, Nathan Williams, Dan Lacey, Jason Eustathiou, Bradon Begin
BIO
My name is George Anastasiadis. I’m 14 years old, I was born in Drama, Greece and I do bmx. I’m a student of the Music School in Drama and I enjoy drawing, bmxing and playing the guitar. Bmx is my favorite hobby and I train regularly so as to be good at it.
The reason that I continue bmx until today is because I see guys doing impressive tricks and I would like to be as good as them. When I get up I have a good breakfast, chat with my friends and go out to ride.
I train every day unless I have school. During term time I finish my homework and then I go out for bmx with my friends. In our area there are not many suitable spots and that’s why the local bmxers, skaters and rollerbladers go to the local skate park to train. I have traveled to other cities to ride.
I have met new riders and I have done bmx at good spots. My favorite spots in our area in Greece are the NorthPark Indoor SkatePark and Xanthi SkatePark. The riders I’ve met there have shown me new tricks and I thank them very much. I would like to take part in the NorthJam which is organized in a few months time hoping to get a good place.
INTERVIEW
What are you looking for to accomplish?
To continue to improve and to take part in contests and get a good place.
What would be your greatest achievement?
To enjoy my hobbies and realize my dreams.
What kind of difficulties does your sport’s performance involve?
The main difficulty is avoiding injuries and falls.
Where do you practice your techniques when being alone?
When I’m alone and my friends do not come out to ride, I go to the skate park to train and maybe I meet other guys and we ride together.
What do you do during your training which is key to your success?
I concentrate on the trick which I’m trying to perfect.
Who would you say is your biggest fan and why?
I guess my friends because we have fun together.
What are your future plans?
In the future I want to take part in different contests in Greece, to meet new people, to ride together and maybe get a good place.
What are your tips for those who begin now?
Don’t give up when the going gets tough. Keep trying until you nail the tricks.
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