Patrick Vernay

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Vernay in 2014

Patrick Vernay is a New Caledonian triathlete.

He is a multiple-time winner of Ironman Australia and a nine-time winner of Ironman triathlons. [1] [2]

He finished 10th at the 2006 Ironman World Championship and 2007 Ironman World Championship. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Report: Jacobs And Steffen Claim First Ironman Victories In Australia". Triathlete-europe.competitor.com. 2011-05-01. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
  2. Nickname:*. "Patrick Vernay rechausse les baskets le temps d'un triathlon | Trimax Hebdo". Triathlon-hebdo.com. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
  3. "2006 Ironman Triathlon World Championships - Results and Photos - Kona Hawaii". Hawaiiforvisitors.com. 2006-10-22. Archived from the original on 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
  4. "2007 Ironman - Results and Photos - Triathlon World Championships in Kona Hawaii". Hawaiiforvisitors.com. 2007-10-13. Archived from the original on 2012-05-13. Retrieved 2015-11-16.