Francis Cullimore
Francis Cullimore (born 13 December 1976[1]) is an Australian-born New Zealand former elite athlete, He is a five time multiple sporting professional & Rugby Union/league dual international.
Born in Brisbane, Australia, Cullimore moved to Auckland when he was 7 after his father died, settling in Northland. He grew up in Whangarei, New Zealand, and attended . He played rugby league for the Junior Kiwis and was signed by the Auckland Warriors to a two-year scholarship. Cullimore represented New Zealand in rugby league sevens, playing in the tournament, and also selected for New Zealand Māori. Cullimore then moved to Australia and played lower grades for the Illawarra Steelers and a brief stint with Manly Sea Eagles.[2]
He decided to switched codes rugby union, playing for the New South Wales under-21s. Nsw A & Moving on to super rugby with the Waratahs, debuting in 2001, he also became a dual international after making the Australian men's 7s team [3] and represented Australia in rugby sevens.[2]
He was also selected to go to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics with the Australian bobsleigh team after a successful North American training camp. Unfortunately a leg injury ruling him out.[4] Cullimore then trained and fought as a mixed martial arts fighter turning pro with a 3–1 record[5]
He later Trained in natural body building placing 3rd at the Australian Nationals ANB & International Natural Bodybuilding Association heavyweight divisions and appeared in the Nations top hit TV show Australian Ninja Warrior Australian Ninja Warrior (season 1 & 2 making the semi finals for Australian Ninja Warrior.
[6] Francis Cullimore has now moved away from the sporting arena & all his focus is gone into creating a successful landscaping business, Gardenking Landscape & maintenance.
References[]
- ^ "Details Francis Cullimore". Statbunker.
- ^ a b "Body Building: Cullimore eyes Mr Universe crown". 19 October 2016 – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
- ^ Rugby, Waratahs. "Waratahs Rugby > Waratahs > Team > Records > 2001 Team Statistics". www.waratahs.com.au.
- ^ "The Kiwi who took on Ninja Warrior to fight depression". Stuff.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Francis Cullimore MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog.
- ^ "Footy star turns into bodybuilder".
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