David Carter

My Life

I have played guitar since I was 16 and played in a cover band throughout my University days where we covered our favourite bands at the time (Dave Matthews Band, Red Hot Chile Peppers, Jack Johnson etc). I'm from a big family...I have 3 brothers and a younger sister, I'm the middle child. After I'm finished my playing career I plan on enrolling in a Sports/ Event Marketing program and entering that field. My favourite movies are the Shawshank Redemption, Old School, and Swingers.

Education

University: University of British Columbia (2008)

Degree/ Major: Bachelor of Arts in History

Role Model

My parents - for supporting my Olympic dreams.

Favourite Quote

"The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when no one else is watching."

Three Interesting Facts

1. I seriously considered attending the University of Victoria and playing Rugby instead.
2. My two fears in life include flying and spiders. Intelligently I've chosen to play a sport that travels a lot, and to places with big spiders.
3. I have a tattoo of a Canadian maple leaf on my right calf.

Advice for aspiring athletes...

Don't ever forget the family and friends that helped you along the way. No athlete does it alone, and when you finally step up onto the podium after succeeding, remember each and every one of them.