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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Medal record
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Daniela Ryf (born May 29, 1987) is an amazing Swiss athlete. She is famous for being a top triathlete. A triathlon is a tough race with three parts: swimming, cycling, and running. Daniela has won many big championships.
She 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. Those wins were in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
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Who is Daniela Ryf?
Daniela Ryf was born in Solothurn, Switzerland. She started her professional triathlon career in 2007. She is known for her incredible strength and speed in all three parts of the race. Her nickname is "Angry Bird" because of her fierce focus during competitions.
Her Amazing Wins
Daniela Ryf is one of the most successful triathletes ever. She has dominated the sport for many years.
Ironman World Championships
The Ironman World Championship is one of the hardest races in the world. It includes a 3.86 km (2.4 mile) swim, a 180.25 km (112 mile) bike ride, and a 42.2 km (26.2 mile) run. Daniela has won this race five times. This shows how incredibly fit and determined she is.
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
- 2021
She also earned a silver medal in the 2014 race.
Ironman 70.3 World Championships
The Ironman 70.3 World Championship is another major triathlon event. The "70.3" stands for the total distance in miles. This race is shorter than a full Ironman. It includes a 1.9 km (1.2 mile) swim, a 90 km (56 mile) bike ride, and a 21.1 km (13.1 mile) run. Daniela has won this championship five times as well.
- 2014 Mont-Tremblant
- 2015 Zell am See
- 2017 Chattanooga
- 2018 Nelson Mandela Bay
- 2019 Nice
Olympic Journey
Daniela has also represented Switzerland in the Olympic Games. She competed in the triathlon event at two Summer Olympics.
- In 2008, she finished in 7th place.
- In 2012, she finished in 40th place.
ITU Sprint World Championships
In 2010, Daniela also competed in the first-ever ITU Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championships. This race is much shorter than an Ironman. She earned a bronze medal at this event in Lausanne.
