Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Local teen to represent Canada

“My motivation is myself," he said. “I want to be the best, so it keeps me training all the time. I'm not where I want to be and I still have a lot of work to do. I'm happy with the progress."

Lanteinge isn't just committed to himself. He wants others at the club to taste success, as well, and will do whatever it takes to help them out.

“We made him an assistant coach at the club because he goes above and beyond his own training to help others train," Boyne said.

Lanteigne is no stranger to international success. Over the past three years, he has won four world titles, in traditional kata and weapons, with the World Karate Association and National Blackbelt League.

“I've learned a lot about myself through this sport," he said. “It forces me to work hard, set goals and keeps me in shape.