In October 1984, the Sydney Morning Herald reported that Gary and his twin, Bryan of Sefton didn't just break records they annihilate them. As 15 year olds, the brothers sliced a massive 1 hour and 35 minutes 50 seconds from the ‘junior' record for the Windsor to Brooklyn Outward Bound Canoe Classic. They would win the Australian Open Touring Canoe 2 (TC2) the following year in Perth and continue the momentum by dominating Murray River Red Cross Canoe Marathon crossing the line six minutes ahead of their nearest rivals and would take out both class and overall handicap honours. They would also participate in the American titles finishing a commendable fourth.
- Status: Pending1985Australian Marathon Team. 1st place.
- Status: Pending1987Selected as a Reserve Open C2 Australian Marathon team for international meets.
Beginnings
Gary's early education was delivered in the district as their early life was spent in Hector Street, Sefton moving there as a two and half year old. His preparation for these events was restricted to after school and weekends workouts. Gary's participation in scouting activities and community service for their Queen's Scout Award and the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award which included abseiling to working with the Sate Emergency Services would assist him in maintaining peak fitness.
Achievements
Post Representation
Post his employment as a covert operations policeman Gary has pursued a professional career in corporate investigations - computer forensics data recovery, mobile phone forensics and specialised training..
Gary undertook university studies at University of Technology, Sydney in Human Resources and Education (2003-2007) and Macquarie University in Computer Forensics (2010) and is currently the Managing Director of MCAA Australia.