Barrett Kerschbaum

Barrett "Slinger" Kerschbaum
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td valign="top">Barrett James "Slinger" Kerschbaum (born January 4, 1990), better known by his Diplomatic name: Kersch or Slinger. Barrett Kerschbaum is a Professional Bog Snorkeler. The World Bog Snorkelling Championships take place every August Bank Holiday in a dense peat bog near Llanwrtyd Wells , in Wales. Barrett was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Todd Kershbaum and Mary Kersbaum.
Barrett made his debut at the Ireland Invitational in the Summer of 2008. His strong performance landed him a position with the recently formed extreme sport entrepreneurs, DemShitz Inc. He is currently traveling throughout the Midwest spreading the word about Bog Snorkelling. Barrett also enjoys playing Ice Hockey.</td>
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<tr><td text-align:"left">Birth Name: </td> <td>Barrett Kerschbaum</td></tr>
<tr><td text-align:"left">Nick Name: </td> <td>Slinger</td></tr>
<tr><td text-align:"left">Origin: </td> <td>The Woodlands, TX</td></tr>
<tr><td text-align:"left">Born: </td> <td>January 4, 1990</td></tr>
<tr><td text-align:"left">Occupation: </td> <td>Bog Snorkelling</td></tr>
<tr><td text-align:"left">Labels: </td> <td>Demshitz</td></tr>
<tr><td text-align:"left">Years Active: </td> <td>2008-Present</td></tr>
<tr><td text-align:"left">College: </td> <td>Penn State University</td></tr>
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<h2>Biography</h2>
<h3>Early life</h3>
Barrett Kerschbaum was born to Todd and Mary Kerschbaum and moved to the Woodlands, Texas. As a toddler, Barrett was very adventurous and enjoyed participating in risky events. Barrett played hockey for the Madison Patriots at the age of 3. He excelled at a very rapid pace, setting a record with 5 goals in his very first game. Hockey was not for Barrett. He desired to do something more with his life. At the age of 15, Barrett began to kayak at the Southern Nevada Paddling Club (SNPC)
<h3>College Life </h3>
Barrett received a full athletic scholarship to play football at Penn State University; however, Barrett passed on the offer. After a successful freshman year at Penn State, Barrett Kerschbaum dropped out of college to travel the world with Aids Awareness Group (AAG) . His ability to cooperate with those of many third world countries opened the door for success.
<h3>Bog Snorkelling </h3>
While in Wales on a mission with the AAG, Barrett was introduced to Bog Snorkelling. Later that year he participated in Northern Ireland Bog Snorkelling Championship, taking first place. His ability to "sling" his way through the bog earned him the nickname "slinger." Barrett currently resides with his wife Missy and son Tommy.

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