Emma Moffatt facts for kids
Moffatt during the 2011 Dextro Energy Triathlon – ITU World Championship Series London
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| Born | 7 September 1984 Moree, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Height | 171 cm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 57 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Emma Moffatt (born 7 September 1984) is a retired Australian professional triathlete. A triathlete competes in three sports: swimming, cycling, and running. Emma won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. She also won gold medals at the ITU Triathlon World Championships in 2009 and 2010. Emma was born in Moree, New South Wales, Australia. She grew up in the town of Woolgoolga, also in New South Wales.
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Early Life and Sports Journey
Emma Moffatt loved sports from a young age. She took part in cross country running, athletics, and surf lifesaving. When she was a teenager, Emma started competing in triathlons. She became very good at it.
Her whole family was into sports. All three of her brothers and sisters, and even her parents, competed in triathlons. Her older sister, Nicole, was a champion in surf lifesaving. This shows that sports were a big part of the Moffatt family's life.
Training and Achievements
Before joining the Australian Institute of Sport, Emma went to Woolgoolga High School. The Australian Institute of Sport is a special place. It helps talented athletes train and become even better. Emma received a scholarship to train there.
Emma was recognized for her amazing skills. Triathlon Australia named her their "Athlete of the Year" twice. This happened in 2007 and again in 2012. In 2009, she was also named the "Athlete of the Year" by the Australian Institute of Sport. These awards show how dedicated and successful she was.
Olympic and Commonwealth Games
Emma Moffatt represented Australia at the Olympic Games. She won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. This was a huge achievement for her and her country.
She was also chosen to compete in the London 2012 Olympics. The triathlon event took place in and around Hyde Park. The swimming part was in the Serpentine lake. Unfortunately, Emma had a fall during the cycling stage. Because of this, she could not finish the race.
In 2012, before the Olympics, Emma also competed in a running event. She came second in the 10-kilometer run at the Gold Coast Marathon. This event was held in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Emma also competed in the 2014 Commonwealth Games. She was part of the Australian mixed relay team. This team won a bronze medal in triathlon. A mixed relay means a team with both male and female athletes.
See also
In Spanish: Emma Moffatt para niños
