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

Mike Danskin
Full nameMichael Buchanan Danskin
Date of birth (1980-06-14) June 14, 1980 (age 44)
Place of birthVictoria, BC, Canada
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
SchoolSt. Michaels University School
UniversityUniversity of Victoria
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–04 Canada 3 (8)
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2001–06 Canada

Biography

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Getting physical for mental health". Goldstream News Gazette. September 7, 2011.
  2. ^ "Danskin in seven heaven". Times Colonist. March 15, 2006.
  3. ^ "Danskin bows out of Sevens action". ESPNscrum. January 7, 2007.
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