Simon Whitfield
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About
Canadian triathlete and Olympic gold medalist who won the triathlon at the 2000 Sydney Games. He received the Order of Sport in 2017 and was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
Before Fame
He began training for the triathlon at age 11, and by 15, he was racing competitively.
Trivia
He broke his collarbone when he fell off his bike at the 2012 London Olympics.
Family Life
He is the son of Geoffrey and Linda Whitfield.
Associated With
He competed in the 2008 Olympics, where swimmer Michael Phelps won eight gold medals.
