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Gwen Jorgensen — Sportswoman: Athlete, Sportswoman: Runner, American

Gwen Jorgensen

Born
Apr 25, 1986age 40
body type
Slim
nationality
American

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About Gwen Jorgensen

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Gwen Jorgensen is an American distance runner and professional triathlete, born on April 25, 1986, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She became the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in triathlon, taking the top spot at the 2016 Summer Olympics with a time of 1 hour, 56 minutes, and 16 seconds. She was also a member of the 2012 Olympic Team.

Jorgensen claimed the ITU World Triathlon Series Champion title in 2014 and 2015. She was named USA Triathlon's Olympic/ITU Female Athlete of the Year in 2013 and 2014. She has brown hair and a slim build, and she is 40 years old.

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Birthplace
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Ethnicity
Caucasian

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Hair Color
Brown

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What is Gwen Jorgensen's most notable achievement?

She won the first-ever U.S. Olympic gold medal in triathlon at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

How many times has she been an Olympian?

She competed in the 2012 Olympic Games and again in 2016, where she won gold.

What titles has she earned in triathlon?

She was the ITU World Triathlon Series Champion in 2014 and 2015, and was named USA Triathlon's Olympic/ITU Female Athlete of the Year in 2013 and 2014.

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