KBC player reaches new heights!
Kilimanjaro stands at a massive 5,895 feet and is located in Northern Tanzania near the town of Moshi. Vincent's journey began on Thursday morning when he left Dublin Airport for Tanzania, after arriving he took it easy for a few days exploring the Kilimanjaro National Park and the local villages as he readied himself for the task ahead.
Sunday bright and early at 0700 hours Vincent started his accent of Kilimanjaro, a journey that would take five days of hard climbing. At 0600 hours on Thursday 12 June. after climbing through the night. he finally reached the summit, completing this great achievement. Vincent then donned the KBC club shirt making him the new club summit record holder (knocking myself and Mark Phelan off the perch with our 4,048 ft Ben Nevis Climb!!). Vincent, I don’t think you’ll ever be beaten on this one! Well done on this great achievement.
I caught up with Vincent recently and talked him into doing our player profile for this week and this is what he had to say.
Vincent has Kilimanjaro been your most difficult challenge to date? (Yes definitely, it’s the toughest thing I’ve ever done). What’s your favourite book? (The Third Policeman by Flan O’Brien). Which team are you supporting in the World Cup? (The Dutch). What was your highlight from this year’s badminton season? (Winning the SW Division 5 Cup). What’s your favourite colour? (Green). Your dream job? (No such thing but I really enjoy my current job working in historic building conservation). Finally Vincent your favourite badminton player? (That would be my mix partner from last year, Jen Monaghan, she’s great!)
