Daniel Dixon (triathlete)

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Daniel Dixon
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Daniel Dixon finishing in 12th place at the common wealth games
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Full nameDaniel Dixon
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (2002-05-14) 14 May 2002 (age 22)
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Sport
CountryEngland
SportTriathlon

Daniel Dixon (born 14 May 2002) is an English international triathlete and has represented England at the Commonwealth Games. [1] [2]

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Biography

Dixon was named British Elite Champion in 2021. [3] In 2022, he was selected for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham where he competed in men's event, finishing in 12th place. [1] [4] Dixon was born in Newcastle Upon Tyne on the 14th May 2002. The triathlete has seen much success at a young age and his heralded by many as the future of the sport. Dixon is hoping to build on the success of his 12th place finish in 2022 and is aiming to reach the podium in 2023. The triathlete is dedicated to his profession and will be hoping that his future can be bright.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Official Commonwealth Games profile". Birmingham Organising Committee Commonwealth Games Ltd. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  2. "Daniel Dixon profile". World Triathlon. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  3. "American dream – meet rising British star Dan Dixon, our new columnist". TRI247. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  4. "Team England profile". Team England. Retrieved 31 July 2022.