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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