Julie Claire Dibens (born 4 March 1975 in Salisbury, England) is a former professional triathlete. She represented Great Britain in the 2004 Summer Olympics and has won the 2009 Ironman 70.3 World Championship as well as the XTERRA Triathlon World Champion in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Dibens retired as a professional triathlete and is now a full time triathlon coach. She lives in Boulder, Colorado, USA.
Background Dibens started her sporting career in swimming, competing for Great Britain as a junior in 1991. She then received a swimming scholarship from Louisiana State University (LSU) where she obtained All American honors.
Whilst at LSU, she obtained two degrees: B.S. of kinesiology M.S. exercise physiology
After her college eligibility finished, in 1997, she began training for triathlon.
Notable triathlon achievements Ironman Coeur D'Alene Champion - 2011 Rev3 Quassy Champion - 2011 XTERRA Triathlon World Championship 2nd - 2010 Ironman World Championship 3rd - 2010 70.3 World Champion - 2009 XTERRA Triathlon World Champion - 2007, 2008, 2009 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon Champion - 2010, 2011 Wildflower Triathlon Champion - 2010 UK Xterra Champion - 2007, 2008, 2009 World Champion (amateur female) - 1998 World Championships 8th - 2004 Olympics 30th - 2004 Summer Olympics Great Britain Amateur of the Year - 1998 USTS Series Champion - 1999 European Championship Bronze Medalist - 2000 British National Champion - 2007 St. Croix 70.3 Champion - 2007 UK 70.3 Champion - 2007 Swiss 70.3 Champion - 2008 London Triathlon Champion - 2008 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Championships 4th Boulder 5430 Long Course Champion - 2009 Olympic Qualifier 2000 Summer Olympics
Dibens qualified for both the 2000 and 2004 Olympics but was forced to withdraw from the 2000 Games because of a knee injury.
References
External links Julie Dibens Coaching website ITU profile