Kiwi Games is the story of Mike Dawson's lead up to the 2012 London Olympics Games. He tells us about the relationship he has with his Dad, how he balances slalom racing and extreme kayaking, what happened in the last 4 years after missing out on Beijing, his trips to Mexico, Zambia, USA... In 10 days he'll represent New Zealand at the London 2012 Olympic Games. We wish him good luck! Bring back some bling bling.! For more info on Mike just check out his website mikedawson.co.nz Directed, Edited, and Filmed by Ciarán Heurteau (ciaranheurteau.com) Additional Footage: Mike Dawson, Benjamin Hjort Music by: Battleships - Retrospect battleshipsband.bandcamp.com facebook.com/battleshipsband twelve-productions.com facebook.com/twelveproductions 12@twelveproductions.com
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