Lionel Sanders

About

Canadian professional triathlete who is best known for winning the 2017 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships. 

Before Fame

He attended the University of Windsor and later transferred to McMaster University in Hamilton where he ran cross country. He then began running triathlons in 2013. 

Trivia

He has won several medals and awards for competing in triathlons including silver in the 2017 Ironman World Championship. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. As of 2017, he is engaged to Erin Macdonald. 

Associated With

Other triathletes who compete in the Iron man competition include Alistair Brownlee, Simon Whitfield, and Jan Frodeno.