Mike Danskin Explained

Mike Danskin
Full Name:Michael Buchanan Danskin
Birth Date:14 June 1980
Birth Place:Victoria, BC, Canada
Height:5 ft 11 in
Weight:185 lb
School:St. Michaels University School
University:University of Victoria
Position:Fly-half
Repyears1:2001–04
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:8
Ru Sevensnationalyears1:2001–06
Ru Sevensnationalteam1:Canada

Michael Buchanan Danskin (born June 14, 1980) is a Canadian former international rugby union player.

Biography

Raised 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

Notes and References

  1. News: Getting physical for mental health . Goldstream News Gazette . September 7, 2011 . en.
  2. News: Danskin in seven heaven . . March 15, 2006.
  3. Web site: Danskin bows out of Sevens action . . January 7, 2007.