Name:
Rikigoro Shinozuka

Date of birth:
13th January 1995

Place of birth:
Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Email address:
Riki_Triathlete@hotmail.com

School:
Alice Smith International School

Previous sport:
Swimming

How do you get to know triathlon?
I started doing many mini local biathlons (swim - run) which gave the coaches an idea that I was not just a swimmer, but also a runner. So it was the coaches whom found out about me.

How do you feel about triathlon?
I feel that it is a very challenging sport and brings a lot out of me. It also takes me and tells me where and what are my limits. It is also exciting because it isn’t only just one sport, but three different sports are combining together.

Why do you switch sport?
I was told by my coach as soon as I started intense swimming training, that my figure was built to be a triathlete. But I had no confidence with such challenges at that time.

Who is supporting you?
Everyone is supporting me including my parents, friends, swimming or triathlon coaches. No one against the idea of being a sportsman.