Bella Bayliss facts for kids
Bella Bayliss (born 1 November 1977) is a professional triathlete from the United Kingdom. She competes in challenging races called Ironman and Ironman 70.3 triathlons. These events combine swimming, biking, and running over long distances.
What is a Triathlon?
A triathlon is a race with three parts. Athletes first swim, then bike, and finally run. It takes a lot of training and endurance to finish these races.
Ironman Races Explained
There are two main types of Ironman races Bella competes in:
- An Ironman triathlon is a very long race. It includes a 2.4 mile (3.8 km) swim, a 112 mile (180.2 km) bike ride, and a 26.2 mile (42.2 km) run. This is the same distance as a full marathon!
- An Ironman 70.3 triathlon is a bit shorter. It has a 1.2 mile (1.9 km) swim, a 56 mile (90.1 km) bike ride, and a 13.1 mile (21.1 km) run. The "70.3" comes from the total distance in miles.
Bella's Amazing Races
Bella Bayliss has had many great results in her career. She is known for her strong performances in Ironman races around the world.
Top Finishes and Wins
Bella has won several major Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events. She often finishes as one of the top professional female athletes. For example, in 2008, her time of 8 hours, 51 minutes, and 17 seconds at Ironman Austria was one of the fastest times for women that year.
Here are some of her notable achievements:
- In 2010, she won the Ironman 70.3 UK race.
- She won Ironman Florida in 2008.
- Bella also won Ironman UK, Ironman Lanzarote, and Ironman South Africa in 2008.
- She consistently placed in the top four in many other Ironman races, like New Zealand and Western Australia.
Her success shows how dedicated and strong she is as an athlete.
