Beth Potter

About

Triathlete and long distance runner who has participated in multiple Olympic games, including the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, 2020 Olympics in 2020, and 2024 Olympics in Paris, where she won the Bronze metal in both the individual triathlon and mixed relay. She's also won the Gold and Silver metals at the 2023 and 2024 World Championships, and Gold in the 2019 European Championships. 

Before Fame

She started running in 2004 and really kicked up her long distance career in 2008 when she placed first in the Scottish Under-15 Championships in cross country. 

Trivia

To start her training for the Olympics, she started working with coach and trainer Mick Woods and a sports psychologist to help manage her stress. 

Family Life

Her father Alex and sister Sarah are both runners as well, her father running competitively and her sister coaching other runners. 

Associated With

Popular athlete Gwen Jorgensen is a fellow competitor in the triathlon as well.