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Jon Amos
-Team Leader , I.T. and Communications.
Age. 41
Job :
To hand cycle from Darwin to Adelaide,
to succeed where others have failed
and to set a new world record.
During
the expedition carry out comparative
tests on himself and another team
member to see how the extreme conditions
may affect them.
To promote
the aims and objectives of the Wheelchair
Sports Worldwide Foundation.
Biography
: Although left paraplegic after
a road traffic accident in 1976,
the grass has never grown under
his feet. He has always taken an
active role in the field of sport.
He has lifted for Great Britain,become
the coach for the British Weightlifting
Association for the Disabled and
received the Coach of the Year Award
in 1997.
In 1998
he attempted to reach the summit
of Mount Kilimanjaro but was defeated
by the weather.Jon is married to
Lynn and they have two children,Rebecca
and Robert.
Ambition
: Amongst the many, the most important
one is to live and enjoy life to
the full.
Cpl. Simon
Davies
Assistant Team Leader.
Age 33.
Job :
To act as an out-rider to Jon and
be utilised in the comparative tests.
He will also act as the PR link
to Jon and the team.
Biography
: Simon has been in the Royal Marines
for 12 years, at present he is an
instructor in the Landing Craft
branch. He has travelled extensively
around the globe and has spent the
majority of his career in operational
units.As a Royal Marine Commando
you must have the ability to adapt
and Simon has had plenty of practise,
as he has worked in many different
environments and conditions from
the Arctic wastes of Norway to the
extreme heat of Central America.
He was
privileged to be on the team of
Jon's 'Challenge of Endeavour' last
year climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. However
he admits the 2020 mile World Endurance
record Jon will be attempting in
July will be his toughest challenge
yet. When Simon is not working he
enjoys climbing and mountain biking
with his girlfriend Pamela.
Cpl. Stuart Gentry. I.T. and
Communications.
Age : 30
Job : To assist Jon with I.T ,communications
and photography. He will also act
whenever possible as an out-rider
with Simon
Biography : Stuart has served in the
Royal Marines for 12 years. He has
travelled extensively from the northern
flanks of Norway through the jungles
of Brunei and Belize to the deserts
of North Africa. Cpl. Gentry found
himself drawn to a life on the water,
having grown up in and around the
Yorkshire fishing town of Whitby,
and specialised in the Landing Craft
branch of the Royal Marines. Although
leading a hectic lifestyle, Stuart
enjoys most sports,especially mountain
biking and water sports. Stuart says
he feels privileged to have been selected
for the 'Challenge' . Stuart is married
to Charlotte and currently resides
in London.
Ambition : To sail around the world.
Cpl. Ian Lawton P.T.I. and
Remedial Therapist.
Age : 31
Job : To collate data for the comparative
tests, to ensure that Jon stays in
the best possible condition throughout
the 'Challenge' and to drive one of
the support vehicles.
Biography : Ian is a serving member
of the Royal Marines based at RM.
Condor in Scotland. He is a physical
training instructor, specialising
in Remedial Therapy.He has enjoyed
travelling the world, mainly in an
official capacity, Hong Kong, Malaysia,
Bahrain, Turkey, Cyprus and Iraq to
name but a few. Ian has an avid interest
in sports , he holds a National medal
in Dragon boating but football is
his main interest is football. Ian
normally resides in Somerset with
his wife Sandra and their three children
Simon, Lee and Aaron.
Ambition : short term to assist Jon
in completing his world record attempt,long
term to work in a position of remedial
therapist for one of England's premiership
football clubs.
Martin Cooper RM... Bike Mechanic
and Chef
No age volunteered!!!
Job : To maintain the bikes of the
out-riders and the hand cycle,to ensure
that the team gets a balanced diet
and to drive the other support vehicle.
Biography : Martin joined the Royal
Marines in 1987 after having served
an apprenticeship as a bike mechanic
at Plymouth Cycles .After completing
his recruitment training with the
Royal Marines he served at 42 Cdo.as
a rifleman and Mortar troop,he served
on HMS Ark Royal during the Gulf War.
He has also served with Cdo's 40 and
45. In 1997 he completed his chef
training and joined RM.. Poole.
Martin is interested in a variety
of sports which include running, triathlon,
biathlon,cross country skiing, Outdoor
pursuits and Extreme sports.He has
raised money for charity through running
events.He has also boxed for the RM...
at both Bantam and Feather weight
classes, he has represented the Combined
services at Cross Country and from
1993 -97 was part of the Biathlon
team.
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