Kristin Rhodes
Kristin Rhodes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 September 1975 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Strongwoman |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Spouse | Donald Allan Rhodes |
| Children | Cody Rhodes, Allyson Rhodes, Lindsay Rhodes |
Kristin Rhodes née Danielson is an American strength athlete who is foremost known as the winner of the United Strongmen Women's World Championships competition held in 2012.[1]
Career[edit]
Granddaughter of shot putter Bill Nieder and the niece of middle distance runner Tim Danielson,[2] Rhodes had been involved in sports at an early age, playing soccer at Grossmont High School and throwing the hammer, discus, javelin and the shot at San Diego State.[2]
Rhodes started her strongwoman training under the guidance of her husband Donald Allan Rhodes, a California Highway Patrol officer and competitive strongman, and her first competition was in Santa Cruz, California in 2006.[3]