Craig Alexander (triathlete)

Craig Alexander (born 22 June 1973) is an Australian triathlete who is the 2008, 2009 & 2011 Ironman Triathlon World Champion. He was the course record holder for the Ironman World Championship.[2] He is also the winner of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in 2006 and 2011.

Craig Alexander
Personal information
Nickname(s)Crowie
Born (1973-06-22) 22 June 1973[1]
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Weight68 kg (150 lb)[1]
Spouse(s)Nerida "Neri" Alexander(1999 – present)
Websitewww.craigalexander.net
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportTriathlon
Medal record
Representing  Australia
Men's triathlon
ITU Long Distance World Championships
2006 Canberra Elite
Ironman World Championship
2011 Individual
2009 Individual
2008 Individual
2007 Individual
Ironman 70.3 World Championship
2012 Las Vegas Individual
2011 Las Vegas Individual
2006 Clearwater Individual
ITU Aquathlon World Championships
1998 Individual

Triathlon career

Early career

In December 1993, Alexander raced in his first triathlon at Kurnell in Southern Sydney.[3]

Alexander split his time between Olympic Distance racing and Half Iron distance from 2002 to 2005, winning a total of 20 races in his first 4 years as a professional triathlete.[4]

Ironman racing

In 2006, Alexander's first major win was at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater, Florida.[4] The win automatically qualified him for the Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in 2007. In 2007 he made the jump to Ironman racing with his debut at Ironman Hawaii.

On 23 March 2014, following his race at the Ironman Triathlon Asia Pacific Championships, Alexander officially announced his retirement from Ironman distance racing.[5]

Coaching career

On 7 February 2014, Alexander announced his entry into triathlon coaching, and his coaching business, Sansego. Along with three other triathlon coaches he hosted a three-day advanced triathlon course in Wollongong.[6]

Personal life

Alexander attended Ashfield Boys High School and went on to study Anatomy and Physiology at university.

References
  1. "About Craig Alexander". craigalexander.net. n.d. Retrieved 19 October 2008.
  2. "Another win for Alexander: Craig Alexander claims the Ford Ironman World Championship for the second year in a row". ironman.com. 10 October 2009. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012.
  3. "TW Interviews: Craig Alexander". runnersworld.co.uk. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  4. "Results Archive %7c Craig Alexander". craigalexander.net. n.d. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  5. "Craig Alexander Announces Retirement From Ironman Distance". triathlon.competitor.com. 21 March 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  6. "Craig launches new coaching service Sansego". craigalexander.net. 7 February 2014. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
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