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Belinda is a two-time Ironman Triathlon Champion. Based in Sydney, Australia, Belinda has been racing internationally at the elite level for 11 years. Under her maiden name of Cheney, she has been one of Australia's prominent Triathletes since 1995 when she won Bronze at the World Junior Championships. Belinda turned to Ironman Triathlon in 2000 and has had 10 'top-ten' finishes (5 podiums) from 11 international Ironman finishes to date. A prolific competitor she has completed 19 full and half Ironman races in the years from 2000 – 2005, winning Ironman Malaysia in 2001 and 2005.
Belinda is a devoted Christian, and welcomes visitors to read her testimony. Here are some other details about Belinda: |
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| Occupation: | Professional Triathlete & mum |
| Age: | 32 |
| Trains: | up to 30 hours a week. |
| Born: | Canberra (Australia's capital city) |
| Live: | Mosman, Sydney, with Grant, Audrey and Drew. |
| Years In Triathlons: | 16 |
| Other Sports: | Juniors: State and National rep in Swimming; Track Running; Cross Country; Soccer; Touch Football; Triathlon Now: Hits a mean golf ball when not "working" and loves skiing. |
| Favorite Race So Far: | Ironman World Championships, Hawaii. |
| Favorite Food: | Pancakes; French Toast; anything blended. |
| Favorite Music: | Usher; Eminem; U2; Robbie Williams; Paul Simon |
| Favourite Movie: | The Closet (French). |
| Sporting Heroes: | All the Paralympic athletes, Karen Smyers - USA Triathlete, Darren Beadman - Jockey and Gai Waterhouse - Horse Trainer. |
| Best Advice I Can Give You: | Always make time for those who love you - everything else comes 2nd. |
| I Can't Live Without: | My husband Grant and daughters Audrey and Drew. |
| When I'm Not Training I Like to: | Look after the girls; socialise with friends; Read Non-Fiction; Daydream; Sleep! |