Dylan McCullough explained

Dylan McCullough
Country:New Zealand
Birth Date:15 February 2001 [1]
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Dylan McCullough (born 15 February 2001) is a New Zealand triathlete. He was a bronze medalist in 2024 at the World Triathlon Mixed Relay Championships.

Early life

From Auckland, he attended ACG Strathallan in Karaka and Saint Kentigern College.[2]

Career

He won a gold medal in the triathlon at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.[3] From 2019, he was coached by John Hellemans. He made his first world cup podium in Japan in 2023.[4]

In March 2024, he won both the New Zealand elite and U23 titles at the Oceania Sprint Championship in Devonport, Tasmania.[5] He was a bronze medalist in 2024 at the World Triathlon Mixed Relay Championships in Hamburg.[6]

He was selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dylan McCullough. 16 July 2024. Olympedia.
  2. Web site: Paris selection a 'childhood dream come true' for Dylan McCullough. Triathlon.kiwi. 16 July 2024. 23 June 2024.
  3. Web site: Young Kiwi McCullough claims gold at the Buenos Aires Youth Olympics. Triathlon.org. 16 July 2024. 8 October 2018.
  4. Web site: Debutant credits coach for success. odt.co.nz. 16 July 2024. 25 June 2024.
  5. Web site: Double Oceania title delight for McCullough in Devonport. triathlon.kiwi. 16 July 2024. 16 March 2024.
  6. Web site: NZ savour another glorious beer shower at World Triathlon Relay Championships. Triathlon.kiwi. 16 July 2024. July 14, 2024.
  7. Web site: Olympic Games Triathlon: Tokyo Olympian MISSES OUT as New Zealand announce Hayden Wilde's potential domestique. tri247. 16 July 2024. 26 June 2024.