Natalie Van Coevorden

Natalie Van Coevorden (born 22 December 1992 in Campbelltown, New South Wales) is an Australian triathlete.[2][3][4] Currently she is ranked 24th in the World Triathlon Series, and is number 1 in Oceania.[5]

Natalie Van Coevorden
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born (1992-12-22) 22 December 1992
Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
EducationJohn Therry Catholic High School
Years active2009–present
Sport
SportTriathlon
Rank24th (World Triathlon Series)
1st (WTS Oceania)
Coached byJamie Turner
Achievements and titles
Highest world ranking11th (WTS 2018)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place2022 BirminghamMixed relay

Early life and career

Van Coevorden was born and grew up in Campbelltown, New South Wales,[6] doing both swimming and cross country running throughout her years at John Therry Catholic High School.[7] During her youth, she swam nine times a week.[8] In 2009 she began triathlon and placed 4th at the Australian National Schools Triathlon in 2010.[9] It was here that she was scouted by her coach Jamie Turner and began training full-time for triathlon, splitting her time between her training base in Wollongong, Australia and Vitoria, Spain. Prior to meeting Turner, she had completed only one triathlon, for which she had no structured training.[10]

In 2012, Van Coevorden competed in her first World Triathlon Series race in Sydney,[11] and has completed many races on the ITU circuit since. In 2013, she gained her first podium on the ITU circuit at the Tongyeong World Cup[12] where she placed 3rd. In 2018, she gained her first WTS medal in Abu Dhabi, placing 3rd.[13] That same year, she stated that "[competing in the] Olympics is now a realistic goal for me – my ultimate goal...my dream".[14] 2019 saw her earn a bronze medal for Australia at the ITU Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championship in Hamburg; alongside Aaron Royle and Emma Jeffcoat.[15]

References
  1. "Natalie Van Coevorden". wts.triathlon.org. ITU World Triathlon Series. Archived from the original on 13 September 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  2. "Natalie VAN COEVORDEN". iaaf.org. International Association of Athletics Federations - IAAF.
  3. "Natalie Van Coevorden". olympics.com.au. Australian Olympic Committee.
  4. "Two for two for Van Coevorden". whitsundaytimes.com.au. WhitSunday Times. Archived from the original on 12 November 2017. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  5. "Athlete Profile: Natalie Van Coevorden". Triathlon.org. International Triathlon Union. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  6. Van Coevorden, Natalie (2 December 2016). "Natalie Van Coevorden's Diary: Western Sydney 70.3". www.triathlon.org.au. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  7. "Sports Stories". Wests League Club. Retrieved 16 August 2020. Natalie went to John Terry Catholic High School...
  8. Walsh, Martin (22 January 2016). "Natalie Van Coevorden makes Macarthur return after big season". Campbelltown-Macarthur Advertiser. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  9. "Triathlon - School Sport Australia". School Sport Australia. Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  10. Price, Alex (7 September 2011). "10 with Australia's Best up and coming Junior Girls". AP10 - Train Smart, Race Fast - Triathlon coaching and services. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  11. Union, International Triathlon. "Results: Elite Women | 2012 Dextro Energy World Triathlon Sydney | Triathlon.org". Triathlon.org. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  12. Union, International Triathlon. "Results: Elite Women | 2013 Tongyeong ITU Triathlon World Cup | Triathlon.org". Triathlon.org. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  13. Union, International Triathlon. "Results: Elite Women | 2018 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi | Triathlon.org". Triathlon.org. Archived from the original on 26 September 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  14. "Natalie Van Coevorden's solo grind towards Nepean-Noosa assaults". hansonmediagroup.com.au. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  15. "Bronze for Aussies at Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championship". NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS). 9 July 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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