Stefan Daniel

  • Canada
  • Born: 1997
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Rankings
World Triathlon Paralympic Qualification Ranking 3
Para triathlon Ranking 1
Starts
55
Podiums
41
Wins
31
Biography

Stefan has never thought of himself as disabled,  to him he’s just like everyone else. Born with bilateral radial club hands, the 20-year-old’s right arm is significantly shorter than his left arm, but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming one of the best triathletes in the world.

At just 16, Daniel took part in his first paratriathlon world championships in 2013 and a won bronze medal. Since then, he has won silver in 2014 and became a world champion in 2015. In 2016  he won a silver medal at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio in his first Paralympics Games and 2017 landed him second in the world with six gold medals for the season. He’s built quite the resume in just a few short years, and he’s really only just getting started.

Growing up, Daniel didn’t have to look too far for inspiration in sports. His dad was an ironman racer and his mother competed in marathons. His older brother Christian was born with cerebral palsy and was a member of Canada’s Paralympic swim team.

Recent Highlights

- Winner of the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam;
- Winner of the 2017 Iseo - Franciacorta ITU Paratriathlon World Cup;
- Winner of the 2017 Kitzbühel ETU Triathlon European Championships;
- Winner of the 2017 Besancon ITU Paratriathlon World Cup; and
- Winner of the 2017 Gold Coast ITU World Paratriathlon Series.  

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Latest Athlete Results
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2023 World Triathlon Para Championships Pontevedra
23 Sep, 2023 - PTS5 Men - 00:56:45
3
2023 World Triathlon Para Cup Paris
19 Aug, 2023 - PTS5 Men - 00:54:47
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2023 World Triathlon Para Series Montreal
08 Jul, 2023 - PTS5 Men - 00:57:24
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2023 Americas Triathlon Para Championships Sarasota
12 Mar, 2023 - PTS5 Men - 00:55:03
1
2022 World Triathlon Championship Finals Abu Dhabi
24 Nov, 2022 - PTS5 Men - 00:58:24
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Athlete Fact Sheet
Given Name Stefan
Family Name Daniel
Representing CAN
Para triathlon Class PTS5
Para triathlon Subclass
Year of Birth 1997
Residence
Twitter @sdaniel97
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World Triathlon Athlete ID 72818
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