A rundown of the four triathletes competing for New Zealand at the Rio Olympics.
Tony Dodds
Birthdate: June 16th, 1987 Hometown: Wanaka Discipline: Men's triathlon Previous Olympics: None Fact: Dodds is a passionate supporter of southern sport, in particular rugby's Highlanders - the 2015 Super Rugby Champions.
Ryan Sissons
Birthdate: June 24th, 1988 Hometown: Auckland Discipline:Men's triathlon Previous Olympics: 33rd at the London Olympics. Fact: Sissons was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe before his family moved to New Zealand.
Birthdate: April 4th, 1982 Hometown: Christchurch Discipline: Women's triathlon Previous Olympics: 8th place at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, 6th place at the 2012 London Olympics. Fact: When not racing or training she loves to indulge in travel, jewelry making and body surfing.
Nicky Samuels
Birthdate: February 28th, 1983 Hometown: Wanaka Discipline: Women's triathlon Previous Olympics: 35th at the London Olympics. Fact: Samuels has two World Championship titles to her name, the 2012 ITU Aquathlon and the 2013 Xterra World Championship.
