David Bryant

Started: He took up the sport in Perth, WA, Australia, after beginning to run at school. "I was always this sort of team sport person, and I was the guy that avoided swimming and athletics carnivals at school. In grade 11 I just started doing some jogs. [After a knee operation] it slowly turned into 20-minute to 20km runs in grade 12." (Bindi Nutrition YouTube channel, 02 Jul 2021) Reason: He took up triathlon when he moved to Perth, WA, Australia, as a way to socialise. "My passion for running was probably the first step. When I moved to Perth first year out of school, I didn't really know anyone and all I had was running. So, I kept running and slowly started to meet people and Perth has got a pretty strong running and triathlon scene. That's how it all began for me." (Bindi Nutrition YouTube channel, 02 Jul 2021) Awards: He and Nic Beveridge were joint winners of Triathlon Australia's Para Triathlon Male Performance of the Year award for 2021. (Nic Beveridge Instagram profile, 13 Dec 2022) He won the Male Individual Performance of the Year award at the 2018/19 Triathlon Western Australia Awards, for his victory at the 2019 World Cup event in Devonport, TAS, Australia. (triwa.com.au, 01 Jul 2019) Additional Info: OCCUPATION He runs Catalyst Dietitian in Claremont, WA, Australia. "I'd like to think that I certainly practise what I preach [as a nutritionist and dietitian]. I've been very lucky that I haven't had any significant injuries [speaking in 2021], and I'd like to contribute that to good, sound nutrition practice." (Facebook page, 06 Feb 2024; Bindi Nutrition YouTube channel, 02 Jul 2021) EDUCATION He has studied for a master's degree in nutrition and dietetics at Edith Cowan University in Perth, WA, Australia. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Jan 2014)