Derek Vinge
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Biography
Club:
Victoria City Rowing Club
Languages spoken:
English
Idols (in sport or other):
Derek Porter (Rower, Chiropractor)
Favourite activities outside of sport:
Live music, coffee, food.
Sibling(s) Name(s) (date of birth):
Christine (1981), Karl (1986), Lisa (1991)
Training Location(s):
Elk Lake, Victoria
Preferred sport events / Specialties:
Hockey, Soccer, Football.
Coach(es):
Doug White
Senior national athlete since:
Aug. 2011
College/ University (year graduated):
UBC (2006), University of Western States Chiropractic College (2010)
Focus of studies:
Biology, Chiropractic
Org./ charities supported:
Canadian Red Cross
Other sports participated in:
Track and Field, Triathlon, Cycling
Favourite movies / TV shows:
Young Einstein, The Office.
Favourite quote / motto:
“First ask yourself, what you want; then do what you have to do”
It would surprise you to know that I …:
I started my rowing goal in August 2010 when I joined Vic City Rowing Club and rowed for the first time in a single scull. I previously took part in the “learn to row” program at UBC in 2002 for a few
months.
Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2008:
1st – Vancouver Lake 1/2 Marathon Vancouver, Washington.
Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2006:
11th in the Marathon at NAIA Nationals for UBC Track and Field
World Championship appearances – Best results by year:
None
