Tim Cafe

Tim Cafe, 22, Alpine Skiing

Introduction

Tim is a Queenstown local who is driven by a desire to prove how good he can be. Overcoming asthma with a tough mental attitude, Tim first represented New Zealand in 2001 and was ranked overall winner in the NZ/Australian Cup in 2008. In 2009 came 36th in the Super G in the World Open Championships. He has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and is part-way through a BA in philosophy. Tim is 22 years old and says the silver fern reminds him of what a fantastic country he comes from.

 

Tim says “The Games represent all that is pure in sport…”

Personal Details

Age: 22

Hometown: Queenstown

First competed for NZ: 2001

Best results: Australia & NZ Cup 2008 - Overall Winner, World Junior Championships Slalom 2007 - 28th ,World Open Championships Super-G 2009 - 36th

Event: Super-G (Feb 19, Whistler Creekside)

Other interests: Marketing, mountain biking, exploring, friends

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