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 Australian athlete who competes in triathlon. She was born on 3 May 1985, in Camden, New South Wales, Australia. Erin won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
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Early Life and Education
Erin Densham went to Ruse Public School. She also attended John Therry Catholic High School. She studied Fitness and earned a Certificate III. Today, she lives in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia.
Erin Densham's Triathlon Career
Erin Densham is a professional triathlete. She has competed in many important races.
Olympic Games Appearances
In 2008, Erin took part in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She finished in 22nd place. Four years later, she won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
Challenges and Comebacks
In 2009, Erin faced some health problems. She had heart issues and also suffered from glandular fever. This made it very hard for her to compete. For example, during a race in Des Moines, she had to be helped out of the water. Despite these challenges, she kept working hard.
Competing in France
In 2010, Erin joined a French club team. This team competed in the Lyonnaise des Eaux series. This is a very famous club championship in France. At the first race in Dunkirk, Erin finished second. Her strong performance helped her team, Poissy Tri, win the club ranking for that event.
ITU Competitions and Achievements
From 2004 to 2010, Erin Densham competed in 44 races organized by the International Triathlon Union (ITU). She showed great skill and consistency. During this time, she finished in the top ten 22 times. She also won eight gold medals in these competitions.
Gallery
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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
