12 Facts About Annabel Luxford

Annabel Luxford was born on 2 March 1982 and is an Australian triathlete.

In 2004, Annabel Luxford began competing on the International Triathlon Union race circuit.

From 2004 to 2007 Annabel Luxford achieved 16 ITU World Cup podium finishes, including four wins.

In 2007, Annabel Luxford was selected to be on Triathlon Australia's short list of athletes to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics; however, a leg injury in 2008 ended her bid for the Olympic Games.

Annabel Luxford rebounded in 2009 by winning the Australian National title and taking fifth in the ITU World Championship Series Grand Final to finish 10th overall in the final WCS rankings.

Fully converted to non-drafting triathlon racing Annabel Luxford began competing in Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series, securing numerous podium finishes.

Annabel Luxford took second place at the 2012 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.

Annabel Luxford then began branching out to longer distance races, including the Ironman 70.3 race series.

Annabel Luxford continued her strong 2013 season with a second-place finish at the Ironman 70.3 European Championship in Wiesbaden and a third place a month later at the 2013 Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

Annabel Luxford claimed the Ironman 70.3 Australian Championship title in Mandurah; however, a collision with a car whilst training meant that in her second 70.3 World Championship appearance she was unable to match her finish from the previous year, finishing 11th in Mont-Tremblant.

In 2015, Annabel Luxford began working part-time in digital communications at the National Australia Bank in Melbourne whilst continuing training and competing.

Annabel Luxford competed successfully in 70.3 and Challenge Half events, winning Ironman 70.3 events in Western Sydney and Ballarat.