John has been best known in athletics for his four-year domination as the World Marathon Kayak Champion. After moving from paddling to multi-sport races, he also quickly became an international legend in that arena.
He has won the New Zealand Coast-to-Coast race three times. This race holds the reputation as the most competitive solo multi-sport race in the world. He also holds one of the world’s most impressive records of high finishes in the major international adventure races. On the race course, he is known for his prowess in all the disciplines, as well as his competitive, but level-headed attitude.
"I do these races for the opportunity to experience some of the most spectacular environments in the world while feeding my competitive appetite, while Feeding The Rat"
- Raid Gauloises, Kyrgyzstan, 1st place, 2003
- Eco-Challenge Fiji, 3rd place, 2002
- Primal Quest, Telluride, CO, 3rd place, 2002
- Raid Gauloises, Vietnam, 4th place, 2002
- Expedition BVI, British Virgin Islands, 1st place, 2001
- Mild Seven Outdoor Quest, China, 1st place, 2001
- Discovery Channel World Championship Adventure Race, Switzerland, (tie) 3rd place, 2001
- Four Square Challenge Raft/Adventure Race, India, 3rd place, 2001
- Elf Authenic Adventure Race, Brazil, 1st place, 2000
- Discovery Channel Adv Race / Southern Traverse, New Zealand, 3rd place, 2000
- Eco-Challenge Sabah, Borneo, 3rd place , 2000
- Eco-Challenge Argentina, 9th place, 1999
- Eco-Challenge Morocco, 2nd place, 1998
- ESPN Xtreme Games X-Venture Race Mexico, 1997
- Eco-Challenge Australlia, 2nd place, 1997
- Eco-Challenge British Columbia, 5th place, 1996
- Eco-Challenge Maine, 1st place, 1995
Other:
- World Rogaining Championships, 6th place, 2000
- Western Isles Challenge, 1st place, 1999
- JLL Challenge Katoomba to Sydney, 1st place
- New Zealand Coast to Coast, 1st place three times
- Tasmania Cradle to Coast, 1st place twice
- JWL Challenge, 1st place, 1994-1996
- Thredbo, 1st place, 1993
- Australian Kayak Champion-Queensland, 1998
- 24hr Rogaining, Victorian Champion, 1992
- Australian Kayak Champion, 1985-1993
- World Marathon Kayak Champion, 1985 to 1988.
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