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Athlete Profile: Darius Konotopetz

 

Born 1990
Hometown Winnipeg, MB
Currently living Bangkok
Club Coureurs de Bois
Occupation Physical Education Teacher
Training log Attackpoint
Personal sponsors Coureurs de Bois Orienteering Club, Manitoba Orienteering Association, Sport Manitoba

Career Highlights

  • 2010 Toronto Marathon 2:59:17
  • 2010 Boston Marathon 3:10:46
  • 2008 5th COC Sprint
  • 2008 64th Oringen (Day 4)
  • 2007 7th COC Sprint
  • 2006 1st Fin 5 Day (Day 4)
  • 2006 103 Junior World Orienteering Championships Sprint
  • 2003 2nd COC Classic/3rd COC Short
  • 2002 1st COC Classic/Sprint  2001 1st COC Classic
  • 2001 2nd NAOC Classic
  • 1998 1st COC Classic

2011 Highlights

  • 1st Manitoba Orienteering Association Neepawa
  • 15th US Team Trials Sprint  21st US Team Trials Middle
  • 18th US Team Trials Long

When and how did you get involved with orienteering?
9, my parents.
What do you love most about orienteering?
The competition, the adventure and the challenge to always improve both technically and physically.
What is your favourite orienteering discipline, and why?
Sprint because it is intense, fast and exciting.
Which orienteering event is always on your calendar?
Canadian Orienteering Championships
Do you have an orienteering idol? If so, who and why?
Thierry Gueorgiou, he has been a dominant force on the international orienteering scene for many years.  He seems to be so calm under pressure and often ends up on the podium.
What was the highlight of your 2011 season?
12th (1:24:22 PB) Beijing Half Marathon  15th US Team Trials Sprint  3:10:51 Fargo Marathon
What are your 2012 orienteering goals?
Make the Canadian Orienteering Team competing in the 2012 World Orienteering Championships in Switzerland. Run clean races at the Canadians, Westerns, North American and other major international events that I attend.
What races are on your 2012 calendar?
Canadian Orienteering Championships  Western Canadian Orienteering Championships  North American Orienteering Championships
What is your favourite international orienteering location?
Sweden, Switzerland, Italy
When you’re not orienteering, where can we find you?
Working or running

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