Justin Zylstra

Age 39
born where? Preston, Melbourne
star sign Pisces
single/married/kids Married to Karen, 2 kids, Sarah & Andrew
occupation General Manager
nickname/s Zigger
current bike Giant TCR One
current shoes Asics GT 2100

when did you begin triathlon and why?

1998. To see how far I could go.
how many years in NTC? 1
what is your sporting background? Running (100/200 metres) Football
how many triathlons? 20
greatest achievement in triathlon Completing 1/2 IM distance for first time at Shepparton and qualifying for IM 2006 Port Macquarie
greatest achievement outside of triathlon Having two wonderful kids
best result? Cracking under 60 minutes for sprint distance
best and worst triathlon legs and why? Best at moment is bike, worst is the swim
most embarrassing moment in triathlon? Taking a wrong turn on the run leg at the Shepparton 1/2 IM and losing over 4 minutes
three people you would like to invite to dinner Lance Armstrong,Peter Reid & Donald Trump
favourite music Hard rock and classical. I appreciate talent.
favourite film Great escape & Buttman goes to Rio
favourite t.v. show Little Britain
favourite triathlon distance 1/2 Ironman
favourite race Shepparton 1/2 IM. I must also say I enjoy Portarlington
favourite food My wife's cooking, expecially a great curry
favourite drink A good Cabernet Sauvignon and a coopers beer
triathlon goals To compete and finish Ironman distance
passions outside traithlon Family, gardening, Dinner Parties, good friends and camping.
describe yourself in 5 words ot less Cram as much in as possible! (oh that's six words)