Sarah-Anne Brault
I started working with Sarah-Anne a little over twelve years ago (2013). Sarah-Anne was one of the first athletes to give me a shout out in an interview after a great finish in Auckland, New Zealand. It took me a few years to realized that English wasn’t Sarah-Anne’s primary language. I turned wrenches on Sarah-Anne’s bikes at countless Triathlon (formerly World Triathlon) events over the three years we worked together. Having a good laugh with Sarah-Anne was always a highlight of a work trip.
Stefan Daniel
I began working with Stefan at the Chicago Grand Finale ten years ago (2015). Working with Stef was my introduction to the paratriathlon world. It was eye opening to say the least. I’ve turned wrenches on Stefan’s bikes at more triathlon events than I can count; including three major Games (Rio Paralympics, Tokyo Paralympics, and Paris Paralympics). Stef, much like myself, is a man of few words; but holy hell he can curse if the situation permits it. Stef raced his way to a silver at the Rio Paralympics and bronze in Tokyo.
Dominika Jamnicky
I started working with Dominika at triathlon races eleven years ago (2014). Over those eleven years, I’ve worked with Domi at a number of races and major Games (Birmingham Commonwealth Games and Domi was the 2020ne Olympic Mix Team Relay alternate). She was born in Australia, but immigrated to Canada when she was young. When I learned of this a few years into working together, we compared environmental safety tips given to kids in Australia versus Alaska. Needless to say, they do not teach tying a tourniquet to kids in Alaska. I can count on one hand the amount of times I’ve seen Domi without smile.
Leanne Taylor
I started working with Leanne five years ago (2020). Leanne became a wheelchair user after a mountain bike crash, but she didn’t let that define her; she opted to take up one of the most complicated para sports: paratriathlon. Between the racing wheel chair, the handcycle, and spare equipment: Leanne and her husband (and handler) have become masters of travel logistics. Working with Leanne and her equipment was a highlight of my career. Handcycles are similar to bicycles, but very different in many ways. Leanne and her husband just had their first child. Oh… and Leanne raced to a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Jessica Tuomela
I started working with Jessica eight years ago (2017). Jess was my foot hold into the world seen through a visually impaired person. She kindly answered my inane questions: What color is green? Do you see the world in metric or imperial? One thing people don’t tend to know about Jess: she has a wicked sense of humor. At the staging camp for the 2020ne Tokyo Paralympics, everyone awoke to power outage. Jess’ Guide woke up in a shock: “I cannot see anything!” Jessica quickly responded: “Do you need my help?” Prior to taking up paratriathlon, Jess was a Paralympic swimmer. Jess was one of the three Canadian athletes I worked with that brought home medals from the Commonwealth Games; she and her guide raced to a bronze medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Jessica has a love for all things purple and unicorns.