Emma Davis facts for kids
Davis at the 2008 Summer Olympics
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| Born | 4 July 1987 Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland |
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| Residence | Surrey, England, UK | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 48 kg (106 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Emma Davis is a talented athlete from Northern Ireland. She was born on July 4, 1987, in Bangor, County Down. Emma is best known as an Irish triathlete who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Emma has achieved many great things in her sports career. She was a World Champion in a sport called Biathle in 2007. Biathle is a multi-sport event that combines running and swimming. She was also ranked among the top 10 triathletes in the world by the International Triathlon Union (ITU).
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Emma's Olympic Journey
Qualifying for the Olympics
Emma Davis made history for Ireland. She was the first Irish triathlete ever to qualify for the Olympics. She earned her spot by finishing 15th at the 2008 World Championships. This high finish gave her enough ranking points to secure her place.
Competing in Beijing
Emma competed in the Triathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. She faced a big challenge just before the event. A week earlier, she had a bike crash during training in Japan. This accident caused her to have two small fractures in her lower back.
Despite her injuries, Emma showed incredible courage and determination. She still competed in the Olympic triathlon. She finished the race in 37th place. This was a remarkable achievement given the difficulties she faced.
Life After Professional Sport
After her professional sports career, Emma continued to be involved in the world of sports. She raced in various competitions around the world. These included the ETU Cup and the ITU Triathlon World Cup series.
Emma has now retired from competing professionally. She uses her knowledge and experience to help other athletes. She works as a sports therapist in England. A sports therapist helps people recover from injuries and improve their physical performance.
External links
- Sports therapy website
See also
In Spanish: Emma Davis para niños
