Brianne Theisen-Eaton

Canadian heptathlete and Olympic competitor

Brianne Theisen-Eaton - Canadian heptathlete and Olympic competitor
Born

December 18th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Achieved recognition as a heptathlete representing Canada. Competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics, finishing eighth. Won multiple Canadian national championships in heptathlon. Attended the University of Oregon, where achieved NCAA titles in heptathlon and pentathlon.

Competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics

Won multiple Canadian national championships

Achieved NCAA titles in heptathlon and pentathlon

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