1997 Ironman World Champion

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Heather has been racing in the sport of triathlon for the past 19 years. Throughout her career she has specialized in Ironman distance racing. With 15 Ironman victories to her credit she is second only to the great Paula Newby Fraser on the all time Ironman Win List. Included in those 15 Ironman victories is a World Championship title at the 1997 Ironman World Triathlon Championships in Kona, Hawaii. In February 2008, Heather was inducted into the Triathlete Magazine Hall of Fame.

Heather currently resides in Encinitas, CA. Visit Heather's website at www.heatherfuhr.com.

Career Highlights

• Ironman World Championships Winner - 1997
• 5 Time Ironman Lake Placid Winner – 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005
• 4 Time Ironman Japan Winner – 1995, 1996, 1997, 2006
• 2 Time Ironman Brazil Winner – 1998, 1999
• Ironman Switzerland Winner - 1998
• Ironman California Winner – 2000
• Ironman Germany Winner – 2000