Aaron Royle

Aaron Royle (born 26 January 1990) is an Australian professional triathlete who has made significant accomplishments in the sport of triathlon. Royle has represented Australia in numerous international competitions, including the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, and the ITU World Triathlon Series. Known for his exceptional running and swimming abilities, Royle has become one of the most respected and accomplished triathletes in Australia's history.

Aaron Royle
Personal information
Full nameAaron John Royle
Nickname(s)Bugs, Royles
National teamAustralia
Born (1990-01-26) 26 January 1990
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
AgentShawn Smith
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb; 10 st 10 lb)
Spouse(s)
Non Stanford
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(m. 2022)​
Websitewww.aaronroyle.com
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportTriathlon
Turned pro2010
Coached byDr. Dan Plews

Early life and career

Aaron Royle was born on 26 January 1990 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. He first started participating in triathlons at a young age, inspired by his father, who was an avid triathlete. Royle's natural talent for the sport was quickly recognised, and he began competing in local and regional competitions throughout his teenage years.

He attended the Hunter Sports High School, where he excelled both academically and athletically. After graduating, Royle decided to pursue a career in professional triathlon and moved to the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra to further his training and development.

Professional career

ITU World Triathlon Series

Aaron Royle began his professional career competing in the ITU World Triathlon Series. He made his debut in 2010 at the age of 20 and has since consistently performed well, earning several top-ten finishes and multiple podium placements. Royle's success in the World Triathlon Series has established him as a leading contender in the sport of triathlon.

Olympic Games

Royle's Olympic debut[1] came in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, where he finished in 9th place, an impressive result for a first-time Olympian. He continued to represent Australia in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where he placed 13th in a highly competitive field. Royle's consistent performances have earned him a reputation as a reliable and strong competitor on the international stage.

Youth career

He is a former under-23 world champion.[2]

2014 season

Royle took third at the event in Auckland in the 2014 ITU World Triathlon Series.[3]

He won a bronze in the mixed relay at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.[4]

2015 season

Royle took third at the event in Stockholm in the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Series.[5]

2016 season

Royle took third at the event in Leeds in the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Series.[6]

He competed at the 2016 Olympics where he finished 9th.[7]

2021 season

Royle competed in the men's triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan.[8] Royle also competed in the 2021 Super League Triathlon Championship Series, where he finished 13th.[9]

References
  1. "Aaron Royle". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  2. "Nocookies". The Australian. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  3. Bronze For Aaron Royle In Auckland. "Bronze For Aaron Royle In Auckland – Nbn News". Nbnnews.com.au. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  4. Michael Gleeson (15 June 2012). "Australia takes bronze and redemption in mixed triathlon relay". Theage.com.au. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  5. Smith, Shawn (24 August 2015). "Rio bound Aaron Royle takes Bronze in Stockholm World Triathlon Series round". Trizone.com.au. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  6. Last Updated: 12/06/16 7:10pm. "Alistair Brownlee wins Leeds triathlon | Athletics News". Sky Sports. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  7. Trizone (17 September 2016). "Aaron Royle Unpacks His Rio Olympic Race Performance". Trizone. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  8. "Men's Triathlon Results" (PDF). 2020 Summer Olympics. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
  9. "Aaron Royle » Super League Triathlon". Super League Triathlon. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
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