It’s one giant leap for QUT student Henry Frayne at this years Commonwealth Games, as the long jumper prepares for the track and field.

Dominic Shumilin reports.

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Henry Frayne, Brisbane local, surfer, law student, human catapult.

And a big fan of life in the Games village.

Henry Frayne, Long Jumper: “Generally its pretty good, foods good, certainly rates up there in villages I’ve been to. Better then Rio! People are generally enjoying it, it’s a really nice village.”

And Henry has a trick up his sleeve for motivation, his 28th birthday next week.

Henry Frayne, Long Jumper: “What will I be doing? Depends on how I go in the long jump. I ride my emotions pretty hard, and anything other than a medal I’ll be somewhat disappointed with.”

For the Brisbane local, the beach is a welcome comfort.

Henry Frayne, Long Jumper: “My house mate is bringing down my board for when I have finished competing, so I’ll lap it up then.”

With a personal best of more than eight metres, Henry is hopeful a home ground advantage can propel him towards gold.”

And it’s not too late to get your tickets to see Henry soar to new heights.

Henry Frayne, Long Jumper: “The qualifying round on Tuesday the 10th in the morning session at about 11.30, and then assuming I make the final which I’m pretty hopeful of, that’s the following day on the Wednesday, the 11th.”

Dominic Shumilin, QUT News.