NUMBER: 11
PROFILE
| Nickname | Kenj, Kenny, Kenno |
| DOB | 28/5/1990 |
| Age | 21 |
| Born | Mona Vale, NSW |
| Lives | Newport, Sydney |
| Club | Mooloolaba |
| Coach | Michael King |
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Winner Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Series trial 2011
- 3 x Jnr Australian Ironman champion.
- Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan Series debut 08/09
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MORE ABOUT…
NAME: Kendrick Louis
NAME YOU GET CALLED DOWN THE BEACH: Kenj, Kenny
AGE: 21
HOME TOWN: Newport, Sydney. NSW
CLUB: Mooloolaba
FORMER CLUBS: Collaroy
COACH: Michael King
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN IN SURF LIFE SAVING?: 10
BEST LEG: I would like to think they are all pretty good, but mainly my swim leg
DO YOU HAVE FAMILY THAT COMPETE TOO (AND IF SO, WHO)?: Two Brothers, Bart (Handler) and Howard
FAVOURITE IRONMAN / IRONWOMAN: Nathan Smith, Hayley Bateup and Trevor Hendy.
FAVOURITE HOME SURF SPOT: Bungan Beach and North Narrabeen, Sydney Northern Beaches
FAVOURITE FORMAT: Either the round at Marathon at Perth (Rd4), or Triple Sprint at Portsea (Rd2)
BOARD YOU PADDLE: KRACKA
SKI YOU PADDLE: Gibbons (GRX)
BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR CAREER: My parents (continual support), Various coaches, Holly Ward (girlfriend), James Brooks
TOP THREE COMPETITION RESULTS:
- Captain U/21 Australian team 2011 (International surf rescue challenge, NZ)
- Winner Kellogg’s Nutri Grain Series Trial 2011
- 3 x Australian Junior Ironman Champion. (06/07, 07/08, 08/09)
2010/11 SEASON GOALS: To earn my spot in the top 10 of the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain series, to race for Australia in the open team, to make my first Aussie Ironman final and to keep living my dream
CAREER GOALS: To win an Australian open Ironman title, to win a Kellogg’s Ironman series, to build my own house, to live a happy, healthy, and successful life.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SPONSORS (AND IF SO, WHO): KRACKA Surfcraft, Jarvis Constructions, My parents, Gibbons Surf skis, Bennet Paddles
WHAT’S THE HEAVIEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE SURF? Surfing at my local beach and a dolphin jumping over me, getting smashed on the reef surfing Uluwatu, taking a big set on my ski at Australian Titles at Kurrawa and getting absolutely hammered (thought it was a good idea at the time)
APART FROM IRNONMAN RACING, HOW DO YOU EARN A CRUST: I work as a qualified carpenter full time with my brother and my dad building houses and renovations
IS ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY FAMOUS: My brother is pretty famous for his moves on the dance floor….but other than that… NO
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAMOUS FRIENDS: Nate Johnstone – Pro Snowboarder, Dale Windshuttle (Jnr) – Ex-Manly Sea Eagles winger, Hayden Quinn (Master Chef)
BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE: Would have to say my parents, they always have the best advice, Rodger Federer being an awesome athlete and an even better role model for fellow athletes and my grandfather – quote: “Do it once, Do it right”
NAME THREE PEOPLE YOU’D LIKE TO GO ON A SURF TRIP WITH (YOU DON’T HAVE TO KNOW THEM): Billy Slater, Anthony Keadis (Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer), Julian Wilson
FAVOURITE FOOD: Dads Chicken Schnitzels and Mums home made Lasagne
FAVOURITE DRINK: Love a good Choc/Banana smoothie and solo.
FAVOURITE BAND / PERFORMER: John Mayer and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
TOP 5 SONGS ON YOUR IPOD: Champagne Showers – LMFAO, The Opposite of Adults – Chiddy Bang), Snow – Red hot Chili Peppers, Someone Like You – Adele, Why Georgia – John Mayer
FAVOURITE TV SHOW: Home and Away, Nitro Circus
FAVOURITE MOVIE: Law Abiding Citizen
FAVOURITE SPORTING TEAM: Sydney Roosters NRL rugby league team
SOMETHING PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT ME:
- That I used to be terrified of the surf and the ocean up until I was about 8 or 9
- That I’m not single
- I am a big supporter of any charity
