Loretta Harrop facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's triathlon | ||
Representing  Australia |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Silver | 2004 Athens | Individual |
| ITU World Championships | ||
| Gold | 1999 Montreal | Elite women's race |
| Silver | 2004 Madeira | Elite women's race |
| ITU Triathlon World Cup | ||
| Gold | 1999 | Overall World Cup |
Loretta "Loz" Harrop, born on July 17, 1975, in Brisbane, Australia, is a famous Australian triathlete. A triathlete is an athlete who competes in a triathlon, a race with three parts: swimming, cycling, and running. Loretta is known for her amazing achievements in this challenging sport.
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Early Life and School
When Loretta was a teenager, she went to Cavendish Road State High School with her brothers and sisters. The school even named a house after her, called Harrop House, which uses the color red. This shows how much she was admired even when she was young.
Olympic Achievements
Sydney 2000 Olympics
Loretta Harrop was part of history! She competed in the very first Olympic triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. She finished in fifth place, which was a great achievement. Her total race time was 2 hours, 1 minute, and 42.82 seconds.
Athens 2004 Olympics
Four years later, Loretta went to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She did even better this time! Loretta won a shiny silver medal for Australia. Her total time for the race was 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 50.17 seconds. This was a huge moment in her career.
Family Life
Loretta is married to Brad Jones. Brad was a talented Australian rules football player. Loretta and Brad have two children, a son named Hayden and a daughter named Emerson. Both Hayden and Emerson have become professional tennis players, following in their parents' footsteps as athletes.
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See also
In Spanish: Loretta Harrop para niños
