Fiona Docherty (born 1975) is a multi-sport athlete and runner from New Zealand.[1][2]

Fiona Docherty
Born (1975-09-01) 1 September 1975 (age 49)
NationalityNew Zealand
Known forRunning

Life

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Docherty and her brother Bevan grew up in Taupō, in the North Island of New Zealand and attended Tauhara College. Their father Ray was a keen triathlete and their mother, Irene, and their children trained and competed with him.[3]

Docherty competed in international triathlons and duathlons from 2002 to 2007.[1] One of her most successful races was her first attempt at the Powerman Zofingen long distance duathlon in Switzerland in 2003, which she won.[4]

In 2007, she was diagnosed with piriformis syndrome and underwent medical treatment. On recovery in late 2008, she decided to focus on running,[5] and in 2010 she decided to target marathon running.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Union, International Triathlon. "Athlete Profile: Fiona Docherty | Triathlon.org". Triathlon.org. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Famous New Zealanders: Bevan Docherty - Kids - Christchurch City Libraries". christchurchcitylibraries.com. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  3. ^ "Family all behind Bevan Docherty". Retrieved 24 February 2018 – via PressReader.
  4. ^ "Docherty wins Zofingen long distance duathlon title | Endurance Sport New Zealand". endurancesport.co.nz. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  5. ^ Slowtwitch.com. "Fiona Docherty switches focus to running". Slowtwitch.com. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  6. ^ "Fiona Docherty Switches to Marathons". Runner's World. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 24 February 2018.