James Lawrence (triathlete)

James Lawrence is a Canadian athlete. He was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and currently lives in Utah. He gained media attention in 2015 for setting the current world record for the most Ironman-distance triathlons completed within a single calendar year: 50. James broke that record in 2021 during the “Conquer 100” in which he completed 100 consecutive Ironman length triathlons in 100 days. He then completed one more for a total of 101 in 101 consecutive days. He also holds the record for the most half-ironman distance triathlons in one year: 22, in 2011. He is married and has four daughters and one son.

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References
  1. "50 Ironmans in 50 Days in 50 States". 31 July 2015.
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  3. This guy conquered 50 Ironman races in 50 days
  4. "13 "The Iron Cowboy" James Lawrence on parenting, Birth & …". DADICATED.COM - empowering Dads. Retrieved 2021-02-03.


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