Daniela Ryf facts for kids
Daniela Ryf at Ironman Germany in 2015
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| Nickname(s) | Angry Bird | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 29 May 1987 Solothurn |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Switzerland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Triathlon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Brett Sutton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Daniela Ryf (born on May 29, 1987) is a famous Swiss triathlete. A triathlete is an athlete who competes in three sports: swimming, cycling, and running. Daniela is known for being one of the best in the world at long-distance triathlon races. She has won many major championships.
Daniela has won the Ironman World Championship five times. These wins were in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2021. She also won the Ironman 70.3 World Championship five times. Her victories in this race were in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
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Daniela Ryf's Triathlon Career
Daniela Ryf started her professional triathlon career in 2007. She quickly became a top athlete. Her hard work and dedication helped her achieve great success.
Early Career and Olympics
Daniela competed for Switzerland in the 2008 Summer Olympics. She finished in 7th place. She also competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics, where she finished 40th. In 2010, Daniela earned a bronze medal. This was at the first-ever 2010 ITU Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championships.
Dominance in Ironman Races
Daniela Ryf became especially famous for her wins in Ironman races. These races are very challenging. They include a 3.86 km (2.4 mile) swim, a 180.25 km (112 mile) bike ride, and a 42.2 km (26.2 mile) marathon run. Her nickname, "Angry Bird," comes from her fierce determination during races.
She won the Ironman World Championship five times. This is a huge achievement in the sport. She also won the Ironman 70.3 World Championship five times. The "70.3" means the total distance of the race in miles. It is half the distance of a full Ironman.
External Links
- Daniela Ryf at World TriathlonLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Daniela Ryf at OlympediaLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Daniela Ryf at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)
See also
In Spanish: Daniela Ryf para niños
