Mark Allen is one of the most popular and richest Triathlete who was born on January 12, 1958 in Glendale, California, United States. He is a six-time Triathlon World Champion, which is also true for triathlete Dave Scott.
After competing and losing in the Ironman Triathlon Championships six times (often to Dave Scott), Allen emerged victorious in 1989, winning one of the most difficult one-day sporting events in the world.
This was the first of six Ironman victories for Allen, the last coming in 1995 at age 37, making him the oldest winner of the event at that time. He has also excelled at the Olympic distance, winning the sport’s inaugural World Championships in 1989 in Avignon, France, by more than a minute. He was undefeated in 10 trips to the Nice International Championships, and from 1988-1990 he had a winning streak of 21 races.
He was married to Julie Moss from 1989 to 2002.
He was the first ITU Triathlon World Champion winner in 1989.
Mark Allen (born January 12, 1958 in Glendale, California) is an American triathlete and six-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion.
