Daniel Batman facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 March 1981 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 26 June 2012 (aged 31) Marrakai, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Education |
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| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Sprinting |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals | 2005 and 2008 |
| Olympic finals | 2000 |
| Highest world ranking | 6th at the 2003 World Indoor Championships |
Daniel Batman was a super-fast Australian runner, known as a sprinter. He was born on March 20, 1981, and sadly passed away on June 26, 2012.
Daniel was a top athlete in Australia. He won the national 200-meter race twice. He took home the title in both 2005 and 2008.
He even competed on the world stage. Daniel represented Australia at the 2000 Summer Olympics. His best international result was finishing sixth at the 2003 World Indoor Championships.
Early Life and Education
Daniel Batman was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He grew up to be a very talented athlete.
He attended two different schools during his younger years. Daniel studied at The Scots College. He also went to Cranbrook School in Sydney.
Family Life
Daniel Batman was married to Nova Peris. Nova is also a famous athlete. She won gold medals at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.
Daniel and Nova had two children together. Their names are Destiny and Jack. Daniel also had another child named Liberty.
A Sad Farewell
On June 26, 2012, Daniel Batman passed away. He was involved in a car crash. The accident happened near Marrakai, in the Northern Territory. Daniel was 31 years old at the time.
