Kerry Lang facts for kids
Kerry Lang (born on January 24, 1976, in Glasgow, Scotland) is a British professional triathlete. She has achieved many great things in sports, including being the Scottish Duathlon Champion and the British Triathlon Vice Champion in 2009. She was also the Scottish Road Race (Bike) Champion in 2007 and 2008.
Kerry has proudly represented Great Britain in the World Championship Series since 2009. Before that, she competed for Great Britain in the BG World Cup in 2007 and 2008.
Sports Career Highlights
Kerry Lang began her international triathlon career in 2004. That year, she won her first medal at a European Cup event.
Between 2004 and 2010, Kerry took part in 39 big competitions. She managed to finish in the top ten eight times, which is a fantastic achievement! In 2011, her ranking dropped a bit because she couldn't finish two races.
Kerry also competes in other events that are not part of the main international series. For example, in 2011, she won the 15th International Lanzarote Duathlon. A duathlon is like a triathlon but without the swimming part; it involves running and cycling.
In France, Kerry has been part of the Poissy club since 2008. She competes for them in the famous Club Championship Series called Lyonnaise des Eaux. In 2010, she finished 12th in Beauvais and 14th in Paris. She also raced in the Grand Prix triathlon at Tours in 2011.
Life Beyond the Race Track
Kerry Lang is not just an amazing athlete; she is also a doctor! She earned her medical degree (MBChB) from the University of Edinburgh Medical School in 1998. She also studied at the Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow in 2001.
She works in the ear, nose, and throat department at Glasgow's Southern General Hospital. Kerry lives in Elderslie. Her coach is Marc Jenkins, who is married to another famous triathlete, Helen Jenkins.
Images for kids
-
Kerry Lang at the French Grand Prix (Lyonnaise des Eaux) triathlon in Tours, 2011.
-
Kerry Lang at the World Championship Series triathlon in Kitzbühel, 2011.
-
Kerry Lang at the World Championship Series triathlon in Kitzbühel, 2010.
