Draft:James Corbett
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 Corbett at the 2024 Europe Triathlon Premium Cup Holten on 29 June 2024 in Holten, Netherlands | |||||||||||||||
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| Born | 5 March 2002 Singapore | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 70.5 kg (155 lb) | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | New Zealand | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Triathlon | ||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Grant Giles | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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James Corbett (born 5 March 2002) is a New Zealand triathlete. He achieved a gold medal at the 2024 Asia Triathlon Cup Tokyo Uminomori in the Elite Men’s race with a time of 01:47:26.[1]
Early life
James Corbett was born in Singapore to an Irish father and a New Zealand mother. He attended international schools, where he began competing in swimming and running before transitioning to triathlon under the guidance of a coach.[2]
In his youth, Corbett achieved early success in Singapore’s athletic circuits before relocating to New Zealand. He attended St Peter's School, Cambridge, where he competed in a more challenging environment and developed his competitive approach to the sport.[2]
Athletic Career
Corbett’s career highlights include:
- Winning the Elite Men’s gold medal at the 2024 Asia Triathlon Cup Tokyo Uminomori** with a time of 01:47:26.[1]
- Selection for U23 Relay World Championship Team in Montreal[3]
- Competing in the 2024 Europe Triathlon Premium Cup Holten in Holten, Netherlands.
Corbett is noted for his methodical approach to training and competition, focusing on both physical and mental preparation.[4]
References
- ^ a b "2024 Asia Triathlon Cup Tokyo Uminomori - Results". World Triathlon. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ a b "James Corbett - Athlete Profile". World Triathlon. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ "World Triathlon Championships Torremolinos: Everything you need to know elites & age group". Triathlon NZ. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ "The Relentless Rise of New Zealand's James Corbett". Trizone. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
Category:Living people Category:New Zealand male triathletes Category:Triathlon in New Zealand Category:People from Auckland Category:2002 births Category:21st-century New Zealand sportsmen