Lauren Boden
Also known as Lauren Wells
- Born
- Aug 3, 1988age 37
- height
- 5'10" (or 177 cm)
- body type
- Average
- nationality
- Australian
Career
Active 2003 – 2022
Biography
About Lauren Boden
At 5'10" with black hair, Lauren Boden is a former Australian athlete whose career spanned 2003 to 2022. She specialized in the 400 metre hurdles, 400 metres, and long jump, and she was the youngest woman to win the 400 metre hurdles at the Australian national championships. Her long jump and hurdles events took her to the World University Games.
Lauren competed at the 2006 and 2010 Commonwealth Games and at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics in the 400 metre hurdles. Her training partner was Melissa Breen. People often confuse Lauren with Jana Pittman; they look alike and share a similar hurdling style. Born in Canberra on 3 August 1988, she retired with 19 years of competition behind her.
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Frequently asked
Which events did Lauren Boden compete in?
Lauren Boden competed in the 400 metre hurdles, 400 metres, and long jump.
What is a notable achievement from her early career?
She was the youngest woman to win the 400 metre hurdles at the Australian national championships.
Who is Lauren Boden often confused with and why?
People confuse her with Jana Pittman because they look alike and have a similar hurdling style.
Did you know
- She was the youngest woman to win the 400m hurdles at the Australian national championships.
- Her training partner was sprinter Melissa Breen.
- She is often mistaken for hurdler Jana Pittman due to their similar appearance and style.
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