Paula Newby-Fraser

Paula Newby-Fraser (born June 2, 1962) is an Ironman triathlete. She was born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and raised in South Africa, where she was a nationally-ranked swimmer as a child. She won the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii 8 times in 1986, 1988-1989, 1991-1994, and 1996. She is also referred to as "The Queen of Kona". Newby-Fraser won 24 Ironman races overall between 1986 and 2002. Among numerous other awards, the United States Sport... more

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  • Jun 2, 1962 (age 47 years)

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