Personal Background

Name: Lucan Marsh
Date of Birth: April 17, 2007
Height: 6’0” (183 CM)
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
City of birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Residence: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Language(s) spoken: English

Sport-related Background

Head coach: Joshua Riker-Fox, Darragh O’Malley
Swim coach: Joshua Riker-Fox, Joel Riker-Fox
Run coach: Joshua Riker-Fox
Riding coach: N/A
Fencing coach: Darragh O’Malley

Interview Questions

Why you love the sport of pentathlon?
The versatility keeps me interested, challenged, and motivated.
When you got involved in pentathlon and why?
I joined Ares in 2018. I saw athletes practicing their shooting and was intrigued.
How often do you train (per week or month)?
4-5/week
Of the five sports of pentathlon (fencing, swimming, equestrian, shooting and running), which do you consider your best?
Swimming
What are your hobbies?
Photography, traveling, woodworking, and digital arts.
Do you participate in other sports?
Recreational sports such as skiing, snorkeling/scuba diving, biking, basketball, and baseball.
Are there any other athletes in your family?
My sister, Tate, used to be a competitive diver and since switched to Pentathlon as well.
Education?
Completing Grade 9 2022 at Stem Innovation Academy
What career would you like to pursue or are you currently pursuing?
I haven’t figured that one out yet!
Languages?
English
Future goals (in sport & or work)?
Keep going for personal bests in each of the pentathlon sports.
What is the greatest challenge you have faced?
Time management with school, training, chores, friends/social life – not necessarily in that order.
In the moments when I doubt that I want to continue, how do I motivate myself?
My parents are a big help in keeping me motivated. Also the feeling of unfulfillment if I don’t give something my all.
How has being an athlete benefited you (positive effects in your life that you would not have had otherwise)?
I have learned so much about taking care of my physical and mental states as both contribute greatly to sport performance and I’ve made some great friends in the club.

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