LESLEY PATERSON

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Is the current Xterra World Champion, and one of the toughest chicks you’ll ever meet, the pint sized Lesley Paterson, stands just a hair-over 5 feet tall. But don’t let her small stature fool you, known as “The Scottish Rocket” by fans and media, Paterson fears nothing and packs the heart of a lion in that little frame. With her thick Scottish accent, she is animated, honest, and never afraid to tell it like it is. Paterson also sports an impressive resume, with major wins to her name, in both on-road Ironman 70.3 racing, and off-road Xterra racing. Paterson also has a softer side though, seen in the thought, care, and dedication she has for the athletes she coaches under the “Braveheart Coaching“ company she started a few years ago. Pair that with owning her own film production company with a movie in the works, the loud-laughing, boisterous Paterson is one of the hardest-working people you’ll meet.

Career Highlights

1st XTERRA Philippines Championships (2013)
1st XTERRA WORLD Championships (2012)
1st XTERRA ITU World Championships (2012)
1st XTERRA Nationals Championships (2012)
1st XTERRA World Champion (2011)
1st Mooseman 70.3 (2011)
1st XTERRA Pacific Championships (2011)
2nd XTERRA National Championships (2011)
2^nd XTERRA World Champs (2009)
2^nd Ironman 70.3 Oceanside (2010)
2^nd World Duathlon Junior Champs (2000)

2013 Results

1st XTERRA Philippines Championships
3rd 70.3 Oceanside

2012 Results

1st XTERRA World Championships
1st XTERRA ITU World Championships
1st XTERRA Nationals Championships
2nd XTERRA West Championships
2nd Palm Springs Triathlon
2nd San Diego International
3rd Mooseman 70.3
3rd XTERRA East Championships
6th Ironman 70.3 Oceanside

2011 Results

1^st XTERRA World Champion
1^st Ironman Mooseman 70.3
1^st San Diego International
1^st XTERRA Pacific Championships
1^st OC International Triathlon
2nd Xterra National Championships
4^th Ironman 70.3 St. Croix
6^th Ironman 70.3 Kansas

2010 Results

1^st San Diego International Triathlon
2^nd Ironman 70.3 Oceanside
2^nd XTERRA USA National Champs
5^th XTERRA World Championships
6^th 70.3 World Championships
6^th Ironman 70.3 Cancun

2009 Results

2^nd XTERRA World Championships
3^rd XTERRA National Championships
2^nd XTERRA Southeast Championships
3^rd XTERRA WestCoast Championships

Hometown:
Stirling, Scotland

DOB:
October 12, 1980

Education:
Masters in Theater

Currently Living in:
San Diego, CA

Your Top/Defining Moment as an Athlete:
Having my dad fly from Scotland to Hawaii for 2 days and running the last 100 yards in to the finish as I came 2^nd at the World Xterra Champs.

Favorite Movie:
Braveheart of course….obviously! Oh and Saving Private Ryan.

Favorite Band/Singer:
The Script and Katie Perry

Favorite TV Show:
Jamie Oliver

Favorite Sports Team:
Stirling County Rugby Team!

Favorite Sports History Moment:
Lance Armstrong and his 7 victories

Favorite Athlete:
Zola Bud

Favorite Celebrity:
Judi Dench – more of an actress than a celeb but still my favorite

Favorite Restaurant:
Extraordinary Desserts in San Diego

Best Cup of Coffee:
Ah! I don’t drink coffee. I get caffeine through other forms!

Favorite Food:
Chocolate

Favorite After Dinner Treat:
Chocolate

Favorite Beer:
Yuck!!!