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Moss Burmester

With both parents and two brothers representing New Zealand at underwater hockey, it’s no surprise Moss Burmester took to the water too – especially with a pool in their backyard.

The Hastings born, Auckland based swimmer is one of the many success stories to have come out of the North Shore club coached by Jan Cameron and Thomas Ansorg.

Moss has earned significant accolades during his career so far, including Bay Of Plenty sportsperson and supreme winner of the year in 2003, and being named captain of the New Zealand team for the World University Games in Bangkok in August 2007.

His main claim to fame to date has been winning gold in the 200 metre butterfly at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games – as well as bronze in the 100 metre butterfly.

But with Beijing just around the corner, Moss is keeping an eye on the biggest accolade of all – Olympic gold.

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Moss in pool.
Moss Burmester on his way to gold

Moss Burmester on his way to gold in 200m butterfly at Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
Moss Burmester wins gold
Moss Burmester wins gold

Moss Burmester wins gold at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
Videos
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Moss in pool.
Challenges

Moss Burmester talks about the challenges of being a swimmer.

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Moss in pool.
Preparing for big events

Moss Burmester describes his preparation methods for big events.

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Moss in pool.
Spare time

Moss Burmester reveals what he does in his spare time.

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Moss in pool
Bad Performances

Moss Burmester tells us how he deals with bad performances.

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Moss in pool.
Moss on the podium

Moss Burmester recalls what it felt like to be on the podium after winning gold at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games.

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Moss in pool.
A typical day

Moss Burmester runs through a typical day as a top swimmer.

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Facts/Info

Name: Moss Burmester

Sport: Swimming

Discipline: Butterfly and Freestyle

DOB: 19 June 1981

Height: 182cm

Weight: 83kg

New Zealand Academy of Sport Region: New Zealand Academy of Sport - North

Current Location: Auckland

Coaches: Jan Cameron and Thomas Ansorg

Support Team: Clint Knox (masseur) and Jordan Salesa (physio)

Club: North Shore

Sponsors: SPARC (through the New Zealand Academy of Sport), Hyundai, Speedo, Balance Sport Supplements

Job: Professional Athlete/Student

Education: Bachelor of Design, Massey University

New Zealand Records:

Current record holder of 200m Butterfly

International Experience:

Manchester Commonwealth Games, 2002
50m Butterfly - 16th
100m Butterfly - 9th
200m Butterfly - 4th
100m Freestyle - 18th

Athens Olympic Games, 2004      
200m Butterfly - 12th
400m Freestyle - 28th
1500m Freestyle - 28th

World Surf-Lifesaving Champs (Italy), 2004  
100m Manikin Carry with Fins - 7th

Montreal World Championships, 2005
100m Butterfly - 9th
200m Butterfly - 13th
 
World University Games (Turkey), 2005
100m Butterfly - 5th
200m Butterfly - 6th
4X200m Freestyle Relay - 7th

Melbourne Commonwealth Games, 2006
50m Butterfly - 12th
100m Butterfly - 3rd
200m Butterfly - 1st (Commonwealth Record)
4X100m Medley Relay - 5th

World Short Course Championships (Shanghai), 2006
200m Butterfly - 2nd
100m Butterfly - 12th
4X100m Men’s Medley Relay - 7th

World Long Course Championships, 2007
200m Butterfly - 4th (Commonwealth Games and NZ Record)

Sports highlight (up to July 2007):

2006 Melbourne Commonwealth gold and the Haka performed by his team mates in the swimming pool enclosure at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games

Ultimate Goal:

Olympic Gold Medal

Updated | 05 Sep 2007.

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