Name: Athanasios Roniotis nicknames: Tom, Snowsuit, Thumper, the Greek…Occupation: Patient Support Supervisor at SickkidsHow were you introduced to Cross Fit & How long have you been doing CrossFit?:I first found out about CrossFit when I saw the 2014 CrossFit games on TV and I was just amazed at the type of workouts and the movements that the athletes were doing. As soon as the games finished and Rich Froning won, I was so impressed at that moment that I wanted try CrossFit so I googled CrossFit gyms in my area and it just so happened that Reebok CrossFit East Woodbridge was just down the street.What made you decide to join RCFEW?It took a couple of years for me to actually make it into the gym and try CrossFit but In February 2017, I signed up, the Cristini’s and everyone at the gym made me feel really comfortable and I have been steady here ever since.Favourite Lifts/ Wods?Some of my favourite lifts power cleans, squat cleans; snatches are starting to grow on me… and who doesn’t like the bench press!!Favourite WODs: cleans and row, Helen and deadlifts handstand push-ups.3 Things you Would Definitely Find in My Fridge…For sure eggs, hot pepper oil and a couple of beers (for guests).Favourite Place to Eat: Favourite place to eat is Fani’s Grill, his lemon chicken is phenomenal and so is his gyro. Location Nea Kios, GreeceProudest Accomplishments:My 2 childrenSomething People Wouldn’t Know About Me:I tried a LiteFit class and I liked it! I am also Colour Blind.Biggest Struggle in Life:Trying to make the time I have as productive as possibleDo you have a Mentor, or Someone you Look up to? If so Who?My Mentor: I didn’t have just one, I had many mentors depending on where I was in my life – my Dad was one, he taught me about work ethic and perseverance.Current Mentor : Brandon Crump. Constantly pushing me beyond my comfort zone and helping me reach my crossfit goalsWho Inspires You?Who inspires me: Jesus. A humble guy who set the standard for core human values with his teaching and he performed some crazy miracles too… real inspiring stuff.What Music I like Listening to While Working Out:I like listening to a variety of music while working out: gotta have some Metallica, with a little bit of rap/hip hop and topped off with a little bit of freestyle and for those crazy WOD’s, electric dance club songs help me up the tempo.Anything Else you would Like to Say:I wish I found CrossFit 10 years ago!