Kristin Rhodes

Kristin Rhodes née Danielson is an American strength athlete who is foremost known as the winner of the United Strongmen Women's World Championships competition held in 2012.[1]

Kristin Rhodes
Born (1975-09-10) 10 September 1975
NationalityAmerican
OccupationStrongwoman
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Spouse(s)Donald Allan Rhodes
ChildrenCody Rhodes, Allyson Rhodes, Lindsay Rhodes

Career

Granddaughter of shot putter Bill Nieder and the niece of middle distance runner Tim Danielson,[2] Rhodes had been involved in sports at an early age, playing soccer at Grossmont High School and throwing the hammer, discus, javelin and the shot at San Diego State.[2]

Rhodes started her strongwoman training under the guidance of her husband Donald Allan Rhodes, a California Highway Patrol officer and competitive strongman, and her first competition was in Santa Cruz, California in 2006.[3]

References

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