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 | Giuseppe is a guilder by profession, which means he lays gold leaf on furniture. His job has taken him all over the world, including a palace in Kuwait. He has even written a book on the subject. This is the first Eco-Challenge for Team Targus.
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| Tim Costello (Captain) |
| Age |
| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 34 |
| Cookham, Berkshire,
UNITED KINGDOM |
| Sales and Marketing Manager |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
N/A
OTHER:
Tim is an accomplished marathon runner who has also completed longer distance runs and triathlons. He was part of a group of 10 runners who ran from Dortmund, West Germany to Cardiff, Wales. He has circumnavigated the coast of South Africa in an inflatable boat, and raced in the Capetown to Rio (South Africa to Brazil) Yacht Race. Tim is a PADI scuba instructor with over 17 years of experience. He also enjoys mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, and rock climbing.
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| Rachel-Ann Kelsey |
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| Residence |
| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 31 |
| Cookham, Berkshire,
UNITED KINGDOM |
| Teacher/ Photographer |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
N/A
OTHER:
1997 British Indoor Climbing Championships, 7th place
1996 S.A. National Speed Climbing Championships, 1st place
1993 S.A. National Climbing Champion, 1st place
Rachel-Ann has experience swimming, hiking, mountaineering, and kayaking. She also enjoys rock and alpine climbing, kayaking, orienteering, and mountain biking.
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| Giuseppe Minetti |
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| Profession |
| Athletic Accomplishments |
| 31 |
| Battersea, London,
UNITED KINGDOM |
| Antiques Restorer |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
N/A
OTHER:
1998 Triathlon World Championships
1998 Thames Turbo Evans Sprint Triathlon
1998 Robin Brew Swimming Camp
1998 Triathlon Training Camp
1998 Club La Santa Training Camp
1996 London to Brighton Bike Ride
1995 Royal Yachting Association Sailing Course
1995 UK Senior Athletics Championships
1995 Surrey Championship Finalist
Giuseppe has extensive experience in mountain biking, cross-country and downhill skiing, rock climbing, track and field, and judo.
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| James Ryle |
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| 31 |
| Barnes, London,
UNITED KINGDOM |
| Antiques Restorer |
| EXPEDITION RACES:
N/A
OTHER:
James has extensive mountain biking and touring experience, including a solo, unsupported cycling trip across Australia in 1995. He has run the London Marathon three times, and is a member of the Belgrave Harriers Club for cross-country running. James has indoor wall climbing experience, and participates in regular weekend hiking expeditions. He has canoe and kayak experience, and has also competed in two orienteering competitions.
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