Durban -
Two-month-old Thorsten McGregor is too young to know what all the fuss was at King Shaka International Airport on Wednesday, but his little T-shirt said it all: “My Dad is... world champion”.
His dad, Hank, had just returned home to Ballito from America after scooping two gold medals at the same ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships, Canoeing SA spokesman Dave McCleod said.
The five-time world champ was greeted by a group of supporters, including his wife, Pippa, baby son Thorsten and his mother, Skyy.
McGregor’s wife, family and friends watched the race on live internet streaming throughout the two tough days of racing. “In the back of your mind, you know that everyone who is important to you is watching your every move.
“One day, maybe if the YouTube clip is still up my son will be able to watch it and realise that his dad was a little different,” the champion said.
McGregor said the success of the entire South African team was an exciting, positive omen for the future. “It’s the first time that a team from outside Europe has won the Men’s Kayak team trophy and if you look at the performances of the juniors... our future is looking really bright.”
Daily News Reporter