Nickname
Joe (Instagram profile, 06 Sep 2019)
Education
Human Biology - Manchester Metropolitan University: England
Spoken languages
English
Reason for taking up the sport
"My mum took my brother to the gymnasium when I was younger and I was so eager to try it myself - apparently I was just shouting, 'Me, me, me!'"
Most memorable sporting achievement
Being crowned English U15 pommel champion, and being ranked number one in gymnastics for Trinidad and Tobago. (mmusportblog.com, 30 Oct 2015)
Most influential person in career
His mother. (mmusportblog.com, 30 Oct 2015)
Philosophy / Motto
"Work hard while you're young and it will pay off in the future." (mmusportblog.com, 30 Oct 2015)
Awards
In 2013 he was named Male Gymnast of the Year by Leeds Gymnastics Club in England. (leedsgymnastics.com, 13 Jan 2016)
Additional information
REPRESENTING TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
In 2015 he decided to represent Trinidad and Tobago. He is eligible to compete for the Caribbean nation through his father David, who grew up there before moving to Great Britain as a teenager. (mmusportblog.com, 30 Oct 2015; newsday.co.tt, 01 Jun 2015)
Last update : 2024-07-22