Shirin Gerami
Iranian swimmer
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| Intro | Iranian swimmer | |
| Places | Iran | |
| is | Athlete Swimmer Triathlete | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 1988, Iran | |
| Age | 37 years |
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Biography
Shirin Gerami (born 1988 or 1989) is Iran's first female triathlete competing in a world championship. On 15 September 2013, Gerami raced the triathlon championship in London while garbed in full Islamic dress. She has designed a range of sportswear to inspire other Iranian women to participate in sports.
Personal life
Gerami was born in Iran, and lived in England for 11 years, with time spent in the U.S.A. and the Middle East. She studied for A-levels at Lancing College and then graduated with a degree in politics, philosophy and economics from Durham University.
Recognition
In 2016 Gerami was chosen as one of the BBC 100 Women.
Competition
- Triathlon World Champions, London, U.K., 15 September 2013.
- Ironman World Championships, Kona, Hawaii, U.S.A., 9 October 2016