Hamish Carter facts for kids
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Carter in 2008
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| Born | 28 April 1971 Auckland, New Zealand |
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Hamish Clive Carter is a famous triathlete from New Zealand. He was born in Auckland on April 28, 1971. A triathlete is an athlete who competes in a triathlon. This tough sport combines swimming, cycling, and running.
Hamish Carter became a professional triathlete. He competed in many races around the world. He is best known for winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
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Hamish Carter's Early Life
Hamish Carter went to Auckland Grammar School. While there, he was a very good rower. Rowing is a sport where people race boats using oars. He competed in the Maadi Cup twice. This is a big rowing competition for schools in New Zealand.
From Rowing to Triathlon
After his school days, Hamish Carter focused on triathlon. He trained hard in swimming, cycling, and running. His dedication helped him become one of the top triathletes.
Olympic and Commonwealth Games Success
Hamish Carter achieved great success in major international events. He represented New Zealand with pride.
Commonwealth Games Medal
In 2002, Hamish Carter won a bronze medal in triathlon. This was at the 2002 Commonwealth Games held in Manchester. It was a big achievement for him.
Olympic Gold Medal
Hamish Carter's biggest win came at the 2004 Summer Olympics. These games were held in Athens, Greece. He won the gold medal in the triathlon event.
He finished the race in 1 hour, 51 minutes, and 7.73 seconds. Another New Zealander, Bevan Docherty, won the silver medal. Hamish was less than eight seconds faster than Bevan. This made it a very exciting race for New Zealand.
World Championship Achievements
Besides the Olympics, Hamish Carter also did very well in World Championships. These are top competitions for triathletes.
ITU World Championships
He won several medals at the ITU Triathlon World Championships.
- In 1993, he won a bronze medal in Manchester.
- In 1997, he won a silver medal in Perth.
- In 2006, he won another silver medal in Lausanne. He finished just behind Tim Don.
Xterra World Championship
In October 2006, Hamish Carter won the Xterra World Championship. This race was in Maui, Hawaii. Xterra is a type of off-road triathlon. It includes swimming, mountain biking, and trail running. He beat many athletes who were more experienced in off-road racing.
Retirement
Hamish Carter announced his retirement from professional triathlon on March 6, 2007. He had a long and successful career. He won twelve ITU World Cup races during his time as a professional.
See also
In Spanish: Hamish Carter para niños
