Erin Densham

Erin Densham (born 3 May 1985 in Camden, New South Wales, Australia[1]) is an Australian professional triathlete and bronze medallist in the 2012 Olympics.

Erin Densham
Densham, immediately after her race in Brasschaat, 2010
Personal information
Nickname(s)Delly Buttons
Born (1985-05-03) 3 May 1985
Camden, New South Wales, Australia
Height164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Weight52 kg (115 lb)
Sport
CountryAustralia
Coached byShaun Stephens
Medal record
Women's triathlon
Representing  Australia
Olympic Games
2012 London Individual

Early life

Erin Densham attended the Ruse Public School and the John Therry Catholic High School.[2] She holds a degree in Fitness (Certificate III) and lives in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia.[3]

Career

In 2008, Densham competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and came 22nd.[4] In 2009, Densham was seriously hampered by heart problems and glandular fever. In Des Moines (Hy-Vee) Densham had to be dragged from the water.[5]

In 2010, Densham is also one of the many international elite guest stars representing French clubs at the prestigious French Club Championship Series Lyonnaise des Eaux. At the opening circuit in Dunkirk on 23 May 2010, for instance, Densham placed 2nd and thus was the best triathlete of Poissy Tri, which thanks to her won the Dunkirk club ranking.

ITU competitions

In the seven years from 2004 to 2010, Densham took part in 44 ITU competitions and achieved 22 top ten positions, amongst which were eight gold medals.

  • Densham in the World Championships in Stockholm, 2012
  • Densham at the Grand Prix triathlon in Paris, 2011.
  • Densham with the gold medal at the Premium European Cup triathlon in Brasschaat, 2010.
  • Densham crossing the finish line first, Brasschaat 2010.

References
  1. "Erin Densham". London2012.com. London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  2. "Australian Olympic team profile of Erin Densham". london2012.olympics.com.au. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
  3. "Erin Densham (Aus)" (PDF). Triathlon.org. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  4. "Archived copy". Triathlon.org.au. Archived from the original on 18 July 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. Jeffery, Nicole (9 September 2009). "Olympian Erin Densham struck by heart problem". The Australian. Archived from the original on 14 September 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2010.
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