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“I don’t like to do things by halves”: Ironman Champion Chrissie Wellington talks about her passion, her charity work and the power of sport.

Chrissie Wellington competing at the 2008 Frankfurt Ironman

Chrissie Wellington competing at the 2008 Frankfurt Ironman

Chrissie Wellington, British Triathlete and four time World Ironman Champion (2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011), was born 18th February 1977 and grew up in rural Norfolk, attending Downham Market High School and Sixth Form. In later years, Chrissie attended the University of Birmingham, where she studied Geography and became a member of several clubs and teams, particularly Captaining the University Swimming Team.

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