About Dean Mercer
Lived 1969 – 2017 (aged 47). Dean Mercer was an Australian athlete.
Dean Paul Mercer (24 November 1969 – 28 August 2017) was an Australian sportsman who competed in ironman events. Early in his career, Mercer and his brother Darren were coached by their father, John. Mercer became a professional ironman at 15 and competed from 1987 to 2010. He won the Australian open ironman titles in 1989 and 1995, and five New South Wales championships. In 1997 he won the World Oceanman series. and in 1990 was inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions at Sydney Olympic Park.
Private life Born on 24 November 1969 to Maureen and John Mercer, Mercer grew up in Thirroul, New South Wales.
In 2003, he married Reen Corbett, an ironwoman competitor in her own right. They later had four boys.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dean Mercer?
Australian ironman athlete (1969-2017)
When was Dean Mercer born?
Dean Mercer was born on 24 November 1969 in Bulli.
When did Dean Mercer die?
Dean Mercer died on 28 August 2017 in Gold Coast.
What was Dean Mercer's occupation?
Dean Mercer was an athlete.
What nationality was Dean Mercer?
Dean Mercer was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dean Mercer. https://biography.guide/dean-mercer/
MLA: "Dean Mercer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dean-mercer/.
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