Michael Buchanan Danskin (born June 14, 1980) is a Canadian former international rugby union player.
| Full name | Michael Buchanan Danskin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | June 14, 1980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Victoria, BC, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St. Michaels University School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Victoria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Biography
editRaised in Victoria, British Columbia, Danskin attended St. Michael's University School and the University of Victoria, where he was twice named "Outstanding Athlete of the Year" playing varsity rugby.[1]
Danskin played his rugby as a fly-half and had a strong kicking game, aided by tuition received from Canadian Football Hall of Fame place kicker Dave Cutler, who is a family friend.[2]
A rugby sevens specialist, Danskin debuted for Canada at the 2001 World Games and scored 480 points during his World Sevens Series career. He was capped three times with the Canada XV between 2001 and 2004.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Getting physical for mental health". Goldstream News Gazette. September 7, 2011.
- ^ "Danskin in seven heaven". Times Colonist. March 15, 2006.
- ^ "Danskin bows out of Sevens action". ESPNscrum. January 7, 2007.
External links
edit- Mike Danskin at ESPNscrum