Carolyn Murray

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Murray at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Carolyn Murray (born September 18, 1976) is a Canadian triathlete who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. [1]

She was born in St. Albert, Alberta. She is an alumna of Simon Fraser University. [2]

In 2008, she finished 29th in the Olympic triathlon event and was the top female Canadian. [3] Her mother Laurie Murray is also a world class triathlete and continues to compete in the 60 plus category ranking 3rd in the world. [ citation needed ]

Carolyn Murray lives in Victoria BC and coaches future olympic triathletes.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Carolyn MURRAY - Olympic Triathlon | Canada". International Olympic Committee. 2021-03-27. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  2. "SFU Clan Olympians". SFU. Archived from the original on 3 May 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  3. "2008 Summer Olympics Results - Triathlon". ESPN. Archived from the original on February 4, 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2015.