Helen Jenkins facts for kids
![]() Jenkins at the 2010 World Championships Series event in Kitzbühel
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Birth name | Helen Rebecca Tucker | |||||||||||||||||||
Born | Elgin, Moray, Scotland |
8 March 1984 |||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | |||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Country | Wales | |||||||||||||||||||
Club | Giant Racing | |||||||||||||||||||
Team | Corus Triathlon | |||||||||||||||||||
Coached by | Rick Velati Marc Jenkins |
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Medal record
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Helen Rebecca Jenkins (born 8 March 1984), whose maiden name was Tucker, is a famous triathlete from Britain. She has won the Triathlon World Championships twice, in 2008 and 2011. Helen has also proudly represented Great Britain at the Olympic Games in 2008, 2012, and 2016. She also competed for Wales in the Commonwealth Games.
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Helen Jenkins' Triathlon Career
Helen Jenkins started her triathlon journey early. She became the British Junior Champion in 2003. Later, she won the Elite Champion title in 2006. Before that, she earned a silver medal in the elite category in 2005.
Early Successes and Challenges
Helen also took part in many important non-ITU (International Triathlon Union) events. For example, in 2009, she won the London Triathlon. She had competed in this race before, placing 7th in 2003, 5th in 2004, and 5th in 2005.
In 2006, Helen faced a tough challenge. She got an injury to her Achilles tendon. After trying to return in 2007, her ankle injury caused problems again.
Olympic and World Championship Achievements
Despite her injuries, Helen showed great strength. In 2008, she won the World Championships held in Vancouver. She also competed in the Olympic Games in Beijing that same year, finishing 21st.
Helen represented Great Britain again at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She performed well, finishing in 5th place. She also competed in the 2016 Olympic Games.
Recognition and Comeback
In 2019, Helen was honored for her amazing contributions to triathlon. She was given the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). This is a special award from the British government.
After having her second child, Helen also had back surgery. This stopped her from competing for four years. But with incredible determination, she decided to return to professional racing. Her first race back was the Ironman 70.3 Dubai, where she finished 4th. Helen is now supported by several sports brands as she continues her racing career.
Helen's Personal Life
Helen Jenkins grew up in Bridgend, Wales. She married her friend and coach, Marc Jenkins, on October 30, 2008. Their wedding took place at Disney World in Orlando.
Helen's ITU Competition Results
Between 2002 and 2010, Helen Jenkins competed in 42 ITU events. She finished in the top ten 28 times, winning 14 medals. The list below shows her results in various competitions. Unless noted, these events are triathlons in the Elite category.
Date | Competition | Place | Rank |
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2002-11-09 | World Championships (Junior) | Cancun | 9 |
2003-06-21 | European Championships (Junior) | Carlsbad | 13 |
2003-12-06 | World Championships (Junior) | Queenstown | 5 |
2004-04-18 | European Championships | Valencia | 22 |
2004-05-09 | World Championships (U23) | Madeira | 8 |
2005-07-17 | European Championships (U23) | Sofia | 3 |
2005-07-31 | World Cup | Salford | 3 |
2005-09-10 | World Championships | Gamagori | 32 |
2005-09-17 | OSIM World Cup | Beijing | 3 |
2006-02-19 | Oceania Cup | Hobart | 10 |
2006-03-18 | Commonwealth Games | Melbourne | 17 |
2006-03-26 | World Cup | Mooloolaba | 16 |
2006-04-23 | European Cup | Estoril | 2 |
2006-05-07 | World Cup | Mazatlan | 8 |
2006-06-04 | BG World Cup | Madrid | 5 |
2006-07-08 | European Championships (U23) | Rijeka | 4 |
2007-03-25 | BG World Cup | Mooloolaba | 20 |
2007-04-15 | BG World Cup | Ishigaki | DNF |
2008-01-06 | Premium Pan American Cup | Viña del Mar | 1 |
2008-01-13 | Pan American Cup | La Paz | 1 |
2008-03-30 | BG World Cup | Mooloolaba | 13 |
2008-04-06 | BG World Cup | New Plymouth | 13 |
2008-04-13 | BG World Cup | Ishigaki | 13 |
2008-05-25 | BG World Cup | Madrid | 2 |
2008-06-05 | BG World Championships | Vancouver | 1 |
2008-06-22 | World Cup | Hy-Vee | 3 |
2008-08-18 | Olympic Games | Beijing | 21 |
2009-05-02 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Tongyeong | 14 |
2009-05-31 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Madrid | 16 |
2009-06-21 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Washington (D.C.) | 5 |
2009-06-27 | Elite Cup | Hy-Vee | 10 |
2009-07-11 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Kitzbühel | 5 |
2009-08-15 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | London | 3 |
2009-09-09 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series, Grand Final | Gold Coast | 3 |
2010-04-11 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Sydney | 15 |
2010-05-08 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Seoul | 9 |
2010-06-05 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Madrid | 3 |
2010-06-12 | Elite Cup | Hy-Vee | 3 |
2010-07-24 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | London | 3 |
2010-08-15 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Kitzbühel | 4 |
2010-09-08 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series, Grand Final | Budapest | 7 |
2010-10-10 | World Cup | Huatulco | 4 |
2011-03-05 | Pan American Cup (Sprint) | Clermont | 1 |
2011-04-09 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Sydney | 33 |
2011-06-04 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Madrid | 2 |
2011-06-19 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Kitzbuhel | 2 |
2011-08-06 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | London | 1 |
2011-06-19 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series, Sprint World Championships | Lausanne | 4 |
2011-09-09 | Dextro Energy World Championship Grand Final | Beijing | 2 |
2011-09-19 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Yokohama | 6 |
2011-09-24 | ITU Triathlon Pan American Cup | Buffalo | 2 |
2012-04-14 | ITU World Triathlon Championship Series | Sydney | 2 |
2012-05-10 | ITU World Triathlon Series | San Diego | 1 |
2012-08-04 | Olympics | London | 5 |
BG = the sponsor British Gas · DNF = did not finish · DNS = did not start
See also
In Spanish: Helen Jenkins para niños