Erin Densham facts for kids
Densham, immediately after her race in Brasschaat, 2010
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| Nickname(s) | Delly Buttons | |||||||||||||
| Born | 3 May 1985 Camden, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Residence | Melbourne, Australia | |||||||||||||
| Height | 164 cm | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 52 kg | |||||||||||||
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| Country | Australia | |||||||||||||
| Coached by | Shaun Stephens | |||||||||||||
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Erin Densham is an amazing Australian athlete who competes in triathlons. She was born on May 3, 1985, in Camden, New South Wales, Australia. Erin won a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic Games.
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Early Life and Education
Erin Densham went to Ruse Public School and John Therry Catholic High School. She also studied fitness, earning a Certificate III. Today, she lives in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia.
Triathlon Career
Erin Densham is a professional triathlete. A triathlon is a race with three parts: swimming, cycling, and running. Athletes must complete all three parts one after another.
Olympic Games
Erin has competed in the Olympic Games for Australia.
- In 2008, she raced in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She finished in 22nd place.
- In 2012, Erin achieved a great success at the 2012 London Olympic Games. She won a bronze medal in the individual triathlon event. This was a huge achievement for her and for Australia.
Health Challenges
In 2009, Erin faced some serious health problems. She had heart issues and also suffered from glandular fever. These health challenges made it very difficult for her to compete. During one race in Des Moines, she even needed help getting out of the water. Despite these difficulties, she kept working hard to get back to her best.
French Club Series
In 2010, Erin Densham also competed in a special French club championship series called Lyonnaise des Eaux. Many top international athletes join these French clubs. Erin was a key athlete for the Poissy Tri club. At the first race in Dunkirk on May 23, 2010, she finished in 2nd place. Her strong performance helped her team, Poissy Tri, win the club ranking for that event.
ITU Competitions
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) organizes many triathlon races around the world. Between 2004 and 2010, Erin Densham took part in 44 ITU competitions. She was very consistent, finishing in the top ten 22 times. This included winning eight gold medals in various races.
Images for kids
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Densham in the World Championships in Stockholm, 2012
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Densham at the Grand Prix triathlon in Paris, 2011.
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Densham with the gold medal at the Premium European Cup triathlon in Brasschaat, 2010.
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Densham crossing the finish line first, Brasschaat 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Erin Densham para niños
