John established his sporting credentials within a year of commencing rowing. By 1981 he had reached the Quarter Finals at the State and Australia Surf Life Saving Titles.
John represented Australia vs New Zealand in 1987 and his career spanned the decade, covering rowing distances from 7K to 65 K Marathosn over three days to 171K over seven days.
- Status: Pending1981 and 1982Quarter Finals at the State and Australian Titles.
- Status: Pending1982 and 1983Semi Finals at the State and Australian Titles.
- Status: Pending1988Australian Representative in the George Bass Marathon in NZ for Surfboat rowing.
Beginnings
John was born and educated in the district, residing in Tracey Street, Revesby. He joined the North Cronulla Surf Live saving Club in 1981.
Achievements
John represented Australia against New Zealand in the George Bass Marathon. His 1985-86 Marathon wins included, Pier One, Mazda and George Bass Marathon (Batesman's Bay to Boydtown 171K) which took 7 days. His 1987-88 Marathon wins included Tasmanian Marathon 18K and the George Bass Marathon.
Post Representation
In 2011 John became a Life Member of the North Cronulla Life Saving Club where he is still active.