Joshua Riker-Fox

Club:

Ares Pentathlon, University of Calgary Athletics Club (Dinos Athletics), Calgary Patriots Swim Club

Languages spoken:

English

Idols (in sport or other):

-Laurie Shong – went to 1992 Olympics in Pentathlon and Fencing

Favourite activities outside of sport:

-Time with family and girlfriend-Going to school-Reading

Sibling(s) Name(s) (date of birth):

Joel Riker-Fox, (July 4, 1988)

Training Location(s):

Calgary

Coach(es):

John Hawes (National Team Head Coach), Denis Fournier, Jamie Connors, Doug Lamont

Senior national athlete since:

2003

Nickname (s):

Josher, Riker,

College/ University (year graduated):

University of Calgary (2008), currently MBA student

Focus of studies:

Business and Kinesiology

Org./ charities supported:

KidSport

Other sports participated in:

Volleyball

Favourite movies / TV shows:

Lost, Breaking Bad, 30 Rock, The Office

Favourite quote / motto:

Dream it, Train it, Live it – Tom Ponting

It would surprise you to know that I …:

- Wish I could play an instrument or sing.
- I came into pentathlon at a young age because I was inspired by our 1992 Olympic team. Hosting the 1988 Games in Calgary made me realise how incredible the Games experience is.
- My first sport was equestrian, through Canadian Pony Club, where I did Tetrathlon which is modified Pentathlon
- Played a year of varsity volleyball at the University of Calgary
- Competed in 4 Alberta Games, 1 Canada Games, 2 Pan Am Games, and 1 Olympic Games

National titles (include event, year):

2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, (All Men’s individual)

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2010:

- World Cup ranking peaked at 7
- Great Britain World Cup – 8th
- Mexico World Cup – 11th

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2009:

- Qualified for the Final at World Championships. First Canadian Male to do so in over 20 years.

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2008:

- 24th at the Beijing Olympic Games (highest result by a Canadian Male ever); one of the youngest athletes in the field.

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2007:

- 2007 Pan American Games Bronze – Olympic Qualification

Pan Am Games results — all events, all Games:

2007 – 3rd
2003 – 7th

World Championship appearances – Best results by year:

2009 – 27th (final), 3rd (qualification)