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James Corbett
Personal information
Born (2002-03-05) 5 March 2002 (age 22)
Singapore
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight70.5 kg (155 lb)
Sport
CountryNew Zealand
SportTriathlon
Coached byGrant Giles
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Men's triathlon
Asia Triathlon Cup
Gold medal – first place 2024 Asia Triathlon Cup Tokyo Uminomori Elite Men

James Corbett (born 5 March 2002) is a New Zealand triathlete. He achieved a gold medal at the 2024 Asia Triathlon Cup Tokyo Uminomori in the Elite Men’s race with a time of 01:47:26.[1]

Early life

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James Corbett was born in Singapore to an Irish father and a New Zealand mother. He attended international schools, where he began competing in swimming and running before transitioning to triathlon under the guidance of a coach.[2]

In his youth, Corbett achieved early success in Singapore’s athletic circuits before relocating to New Zealand. He attended St Peter's School, Cambridge, where he competed in a more challenging environment and developed his competitive approach to the sport.[3]

Athletic Career

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Corbett’s career highlights include: - Winning the Elite Men’s gold medal at the 2024 Asia Triathlon Cup Tokyo Uminomori** with a time of 01:47:26.[1] - Competing in the 2024 Europe Triathlon Premium Cup Holten in Holten, Netherlands.

Corbett is noted for his methodical approach to training and competition, focusing on both physical and mental preparation.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2024 Asia Triathlon Cup Tokyo Uminomori - Results". World Triathlon. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b "James Corbett - Athlete Profile". World Triathlon. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  3. ^ "James Corbett - Athlete Profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 21 December 2024.

Category:Living people Category:New Zealand male triathletes Category:Triathlon in New Zealand Category:People from Auckland Category:2002 births Category:21st-century New Zealand sportsmen