SIZZLING HOT SUMMER MVP: JONAS RAYNSFORD

Posted by Dirk Smith | Aug 5, 2020 | Compete Network Feature Stories | 0 |

Cool off with Flagstaff, AZ own Jonas Raynsford who was our MVP in July of 2015.

Hometown: Flagstaff, Arizona.

Current Residence: Same as above.

Sport(s): Lacrosse, CrossFit, cycling.

Favorite Athlete: Kurt Warner; David Beckham; Jerry Hill (A few inspire me).

Favorite Team: Phoenix Suns.

Interests: Writing, CrossFit, my dog, my family, hiking, swimming, breast cancer and AIDS awareness.

Best Physical Feature: My legs/bottom or my eyes/lips – hard to pick.

Why You Love Sports: The constantly evolving challenges which keep me fit as well as the competition.

Sports Played: Collegiate lacrosse, track and CrossFit.

Greatest Personal Achievement: Seeing my niece or nephew smile when I walk in the room to pick them up. Helping out the people of Mongolia.

Athletic Achievements: Anytime I break through a hard lift or have competed. It’s the steps that matter, not the medal.

Photo Courtesy of Jonas Raynsford

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Dirk Smith

David "Dirk" Smith is Compete Sports Diversity's Managing Editor and Associate Education Director . He is pursuing his PhD in sport/exercise science and psychology at the German Sports University in Cologne, holds a master’s degree in sport/exercise psychology and a bachelor’s degree in sport/exercise science. Dirk is a 3x national champion and 16x Gay Games medalist in competitive swimming. In addition to his writing, he is a member of the Sports Diversity Leadership Council; organizing workshops and conducting lectures in diversity, inclusion, psychology, health, wellness, sport psychology and other topics. Currently based in Cologne, Germany, he is a practicing sport psychologist, strength and conditioning coach, swimming coach, published scientist, filmmaker, writer, and so much more.