Erin Densham

Erin Densham (born 3 May 1985 in Camden or nearby Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia), is a professional Australian triathlete and Beijing Olympian 2008, U23 World Champion of the year 2006, Elite Oceania Champion of the year 2007, and triple gold medalist at three Elite Continental Cups plus Holten World Cup gold medalist of the year 2010.

In 2009 Erin Densham was seriously hampered by heart problems and glandular fever. In De Moins (Hy-Vee) Densham even had to be dragged from the water.^[1]

In 2010, Erin 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.

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

ITU Competitions

In the seven years from 2004 to 2010, Densham took part in 44 ITU competitions and achieved 22 top ten positions, among which 8 gold medals. The following list is based upon the official ITU rankings and the Athlete's Profile Page.^[3] Unless indicated otherwise, the following events are triathlons (Olympic Distance) and belong to the Elite category.

BG = the sponsor British Gas · DNF = did not finish · DNS = did not start

Notes

1. ^ See http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/olympian-erin-densham-struck-by-heart-problem/story-e6frg7xo-1225770831585. Retrieved 28 June2010.
2. ^ See http://www.triathlon.org/files/media/mediacentre/profiles/erin-densham.pdf. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
3. ^ See http://archive.triathlon.org/zpg/zresults-ath-dtl.php?id=MTgy#. Retrieved 6 February 2011.

External links

• Triathlon Australia