Adam Bowden
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Adam Bowden (born 5 August 1982) is a British international triathlete and former international runner who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Early life and education
Adam is originally from Watford, Hertfordshire and was educated at St. Michael's Catholic High School.{{Cite web |last=Matthews |first=Anthony |date=24 September 2012 |title=Bowden claims first major triathlon win |url=https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/9945829.former-st-michaels-high-school-pupil-adam-bowden-wins-virgin-active-london-triathlon/ |access-date=18 February 2024 |website=Watford Observer |language=en}} He was a national level swimmer as a teenager before concentrating on athletics.
Athletics
As an athlete, he represented Great Britain on the road, cross country and track. He is a member of Harrow athletic club{{cite web |title= Harrow athletic club |url=http://www.harrowac.co.uk}} and holds the club records for 3,000 metres Steeplechase and 10,000 metres. In 2001 he represented Great Britain in the World Junior Cross Country Championships and finished 6th in the European Junior Cross Country Championships later that year behind Mo Farah (who finished second). In 2006 he competed in the Commonwealth Games (finishing 9th) and European Championships steeplechase. After missing 2007 through injury, Adam won the 2008 UK Olympic trials in the 3000 metres Steeplechase.
Triathlon
Since 2008, Adam has been a professional triathlete, and is currently trains at the Welsh triathlon centre based at Cardiff Metropolitan University.{{cite web |title= Can Adam Bowden be Big in Japan again?! |url= https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/elite/adam-bowden-yokohama-2017-preview}} Following a 2016 ITU World Triathlon Series where he finished the season ranked in 9th place,{{cite web |url=http://wts.triathlon.org/rankings/archive/2016 |title=2016 COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE RANKINGS}} Adam achieved his highest placing in an individual ITU World Triathlon Series event of 4th, at the Leeds round in 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series.{{cite web |title= 2017 ITU WORLD TRIATHLON LEEDS : ELITE MEN |url= http://wts.triathlon.org/results/result/2017_itu_world_triathlon_leeds/307248}}
Personal bests
- All information from Power of 10{{Power of 10 name|147|Adam Bowden}}
| class="wikitable" | |||
| Event
! Time ! Date ! Place | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 m | 3:40.83 | 25 June 2005 | Solihull |
| 3000 m | 7:51.33 | 4 June 2008 | Twickenham |
| 5000 m | 13:50.86 | 31 May 2008 | Manchester |
| 3000 m S/C | 8:28.43 | 22 July 2006 | Heusden |
References
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External links
- {{World Athletics}}
- {{ITU|32470}}
- {{CGF|37203}}
{{British Athletics Championships men's steeplechase champions}}
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Category:Sportspeople from Watford
Category:English male triathletes
Category:English male long-distance runners
Category:British male long-distance runners
Category:English male steeplechase runners
Category:English male cross country runners
Category:British male cross country runners
Category:Commonwealth Games competitors for England
Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2006 Commonwealth Games