Chrissie Wellington
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About
Triathlete with an illustrious career who won her first Ironman world championship in 2007.
Before Fame
She swam competitively as a teenager, which ultimately led to her training for triathlons.
Trivia
She was the first triathlete to win a world championship within a year of turning professional.
Family Life
She was born in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.
Associated With
In 2009 she won the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year award, finishing just ahead of Jessica Ennis-Hill.
