United Kingdom
Tim Don
IRONMAN World Record Holder
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About
Tim Don is an Ironman Champion and current World Record Holder, a multi-time Olympian, a multi-time World Champion, and one of triathlon's favorite professionals. Known as "The Don", he is without doubt one of the best all-round and accomplished athletes in the sport.
Discipline:
Triathlon
Born:
January 14, 1978
Pre-race ritual:
Have to make all water bottles the night before.
Proudest sporting moment:
2006 ITU World Champion.
Career highlights
2017
IRONMAN South American Championship
1st place & World Record 7:40:23
IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
3rd place
2014
IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
3rd place
2006
ITU Triathlon World Championship
1st place
2005
ITU Aquathlon World Championship
1st place
2002
ITU Duathlon World Championship
1st place
1998
Junior ITU Triathlon World Championship
1st place
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