Brad "the Croc" Beven has been competing in triathlons since he was 13. His distinguished career has seen many highlights including a Prime Minister’s award for services to sport; winning 19 world Cup events, an international grand prix championship, five Australian championships, seven Australian grand prix championships and a world indoor championship. Beven also was a three time silver medalist at the ITU world triathlon championships and led the world cup rankings for four consecutive years.
As a regional athlete Beven is a keen advocate of regional sport development. He has been the ambassador for the WeetBix Kids ‘Tryathlon’ series, the Life Stream Mackay Triathlon and the Dirt n’ Dust Festival. Brad continues to support and participate in triathlons. In August 2006 he was head coach at the ITU triathlon camp for junior athletes in Hungary.
Beven is now running a highly successful coaching business, engaging a new generation of athletes and ensuring that many short and long course Queensland athletes achieve their sporting goals.
Compiler’s Note: Brad was born in Mirriwinni.
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