
Career
Active 2005 – present
Biography
About Vicky Holland
Vicky Holland, a British triathlete with a wiry, athletic build and short-cropped hair, cuts a sharp figure at start lines. She was born in Gloucester, England, on 12 January 1986 and has been active in the sport since 2005, making her 21 years in the game. Holland is a 2-time World Mixed Team Champion and claimed the 2018 ITU WTS title. She made history as the first female triathlete to win an Olympic medal for Great Britain, taking bronze in 2016. She also competed in the women's event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Beyond traditional triathlon, she races in the Super League Triathlon, a fast-paced team format that she has embraced.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2005-present (started around 19 years old; 21 years active)
- Birthplace
- Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 24k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
What milestones does Vicky Holland have from the Olympics?
She won bronze in 2016, making her the first female triathlete to win an Olympic medal for Great Britain. She also competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
What is notable about her achievements in triathlon?
She is a 2-time World Mixed Team Champion and the 2018 ITU WTS champion. Additionally, she competes in the Super League Triathlon.
Did you know
- First female triathlete from Great Britain to win an Olympic medal (bronze in 2016).
- Balances Olympic-distance racing with the Super League Triathlon, a shorter, faster format.
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