INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON UNION ATHLETE PROFILE 2009 ANNABEL LUXFORD (AUS) Nickname: "Bella" Nationality: Australian Date of Birth: 2 March 1982 Place of Birth: Sydney, Australia Residence: Brisbane, Australia Height: 5’7” (1.69m) Weight: 117 lbs (53kg) 2008 Year-End NR Current Coach: Jackie Fairweather Ranking: Current training location: Brisbane, Australia Favourite ITU Mooloolaba because it’s only 1-hour up the road from home. I like the challenging Race & why: course and home crowds. Proudest Moment: Winning my first World Cup in Gamagori in 2004. Triathlon Goals: Represent Australia at the Olympic Games. Win a World Championship. Most influential Pat Clohessy (one of Australia's greatest distance running coaches) for his wisdom. person in He taught me the importance of patience, persistence and faith in one’s own ability. sporting career: Sponsors: Asics, Isaac Bikes, Blue Seventy wetsuits, Endura Nutrition, Oakley, Zipp Wheels PERSONAL Profession: Athlete & part-time student Marital Status: single Bachelor of Communication, Bond University Education: Currently studying for Masters of Applied Law at the University of Queensland Language(s): English Sibling(s): one sister Father's Occupation: Mother's Occupation: Teacher Family History Father was an Olympic rower in Sport: Fortunately I have had a very blessed life. When I hear of the daily struggles and Biggest Obstacle hardships facing so many of the underprivileged people in the world, I am reminded Overcome in of how lucky I am to be able to realize my dreams of being a professional athlete Life: travelling the world. Sadly many people do not have the ability to realize their own potential and pursuit of happiness. Goals outside Triathlon: Practice as a lawyer specializing in Alternative Dispute Resolution CAREER Ranking History: 2008 - NR 2007 - 8th 2006 - 12th 2005 - 1st 2004 - 2nd 2003 - 137th 2002 - 77th 2001 - 146th Rankings unavailable prior to 2000 World Cup Highlights: 2006 Mooloolaba World Cup winner (Mooloolaba, AUS) 2006 Doha World Cup winner (Doha, QAT) 2005 World Cup series champion 2005 Tiszaujvaros World Cup winner (Tiszaujvaros, HUN) 2004 World Cup series runner-up 2004 Gamagori World Cup winner (Gamagori, JPN) 16 World Cup medals World Championship Highlights: 2005 Triathlon World Championships - Silver Medallist (Gamagori, JPN) 2004 Triathlon Under23 World Champion (Madeira, POR) Olympics: N/A Other: 2007 Triathlon Oceania Championships - Silver Medallist (Geelong, AUS) 2006 Commonwealth Games - 5th Place (Melbourne, AUS).