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We sent Kit a questionnaire to fill in so
that you can get to know him better.
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Job
Description:
Ambassador for the Games, champion of the
athletes, reporter for the Games and best
Mascot around! I'll also be greeting people
as they get off planes at the airport.
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Favourite
Colour and Why?
Blue,
the colour of the sky that all nations of the Commonwealth
sit under. And, yes, we do see blue sky here in
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Favourite
Sport:
I
love all sports, however, my personal fave is the
Triathlon
as it requires skill in three disciplines: running,
swimming and cycling. I struggle with Weightlifting,
as you can see!
I feel very passionately about encouraging young
people, and adults, to get involved in sport- it's
part of my role as ambassador. Sport is a great
way of meeting new people, it's good for you, it's
a big confidence boost, but most of all, it's FUN!
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Favourite
Food:
Chocolate
of course! But being a champion for the athletes,
means I'm in training with them, so I have to watch
what I eat. However, I do sometimes sneak off for
a curry to Rusholme's 'Curry Mile', which has some
great Indian restaurants. Even top athletes have
to treat themselves sometimes!
Favourite
Spot in Manchester:
I
like to be near the canals because they link most
of the UK. If I jumped on a canal boat I could go
anywhere and tell even more people about how exciting
the Games are going to be. The canals where built
for the industrial revolution which began right
here in Manchester. Manchester has a lot of 'firsts'
under its belt you know!
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Favourite
Film:
Chariots
of Fire and Harry Potter. Although I did like the
Lord of the Rings too.
Favourite
TV Show:
I
love most of the soaps, but my favourite is Coronation
Street because I like seeing my home town on TV.
Biggest
Celebrity you have met:
Her
Majesty the Queen! I've also met Manchester United
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson, amongst others! It's
great being a Mascot - I have the best autograph
collection. |
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Hobbies:
I
love surfing the web and especially e-mailing the
friends I've made throughout the Commonwealth. I'm
also a bit of a bedroom DJ because the music scene
in Manchester rocks! I collect mementos from all
over the Commonwealth which means I can barely get
into my bedroom at the moment! After a hard day's
'Mascoting' I love to soak in a warm bath with lots
of bubbles, I think I was meant to be a fish! |
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What
are your hopes for the Commonwealth Games?
The
regeneration of Manchester and the Northwest in
preparation for the Games has already made an impact.
But I think the long-term benefits of the Games
will show in the next generation of athletes: today's
kids could be tomorrow's sporting heroes!
These Games are going to install such a pride in
the people of the Northwest and the UK, as only
a multi-sport event of this nature can do. There's
nothing more inspiring than hosting an event on
home soil and there's no better way to showcase
your country to the world. So let's all get involved
to make this the best Games EVER! Woo Hoo! |
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