Nathan Pentecost with the Panthers Wheelchair Rugby League team.  Photo supplied.

Nathan Pentecost’s dream of representing Australia internationally in a fourth sport is on the cusp of being achieved, with the former Emu plains resident (now at Thornton Place) chosen in the Australian Wheelchair Curling team to compete at the World Championships in Finland in November.

Having previously represented his country in Wheelchair Racing, Powerlifting and Wheelchair Rugby League, Nathan will soon stand alone as the first athlete to be chosen to represent Australia in four different sports.

He recently attended a selection camp in Coburn, WA in July and was one of four players (2 men, 2 women) chosen in the debut Australian Wheelchair Curling team.

“It was a really great experience,” said Nathan. “I learned a lot and really enjoyed it.

“I’ll continue training locally in the gym twice per week and also spend a fair amount of time on YouTube, looking at the techniques of players around the world.

“It’s an honour and a privilege to be chosen in the first-ever Australian Wheelchair Curling team and I’m looking forward to playing in a lot of competitions leading up to the next Winter Paralympic Games.”

Nathan is currently looking for sponsors to assist with the often-significant costs of playing locally and overseas. He can initially be contacted at nathan_pentecost@yahoo.com.au