Catherine Faux Explained

Catherine Faux is a British professional triathlete.

2013 Ironman World Championship

Faux finished 10th overall (including professionals) at the 2013 Ironman World Championship and was the top female age grouper.^[1] This performance set the course record for a female amateur at 9:15:16.^[2]

Sabbatical and return as a professional

Faux broke from triathlon in 2014 to complete two years working as a junior doctor.

She then returned as a professional and made her Ironman debut as a pro in August 2016 at Ironman Vichy where she came first.

Personal life

Faux attended the University of Sheffield where she studied medicine, graduating in 2014.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Catherine Faux rocked Kona. Slowtwitch.com.
2. Web site: Top Amateur Triathlete, Catherine Faux, Launches Will Of Iron - TriRadar. 2 April 2014.
3. Web site: The Fastest Age Group Woman in the World - TrainingPeaks. 12 November 2013.