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USA Triathlon hires new High Performance General Manager
USA Triathlon, along with University of Arizona Athletics Director Dave Heeke, today announced the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, will become the 12th NCAA Division I program to offer women’s triathlon at the varsity level.
A seasoned triathlete and USA Triathlon Certified Coach, Yvonne Spencer is the CEO and founder of Fast Chix.
Leanda Cave is one of the most decorated female athletes in the world and an incredible triathlon coach. This year, she has taken on a new challenge, Ultraman Triathlon and will compete in the Ultraman World Championships November 25th. If you are thinking of going long (er) – see some of her tips below based on her training and qualifying race.
Ryan Rau (Brighton, Mich.) and Holly Smith (Key Largo, Fla.) both reclaimed their National Championship titles on Sunday, Aug. 14 at the 2022 USA Triathlon Ultra-Distance National Championships, held in conjunction with the Michigan Titanium in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The USA Triathlon Board of Directors met extensively throughout the past week to ensure consistency and stability during the CEO transition.
Age Group National Championships is USA Triathlon’s longest-running National Championship event, first held in 1983. Milwaukee has played host to Age Group National Championships on five occasions, including three consecutive years from 2013-15, averaging more than 5,000 registrants per year. USA Triathlon Nationals returned to Milwaukee in 2021 and the city has now hosted back-to-back years with more than 6,000 registrants, with athletes coming to the city from all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
The evening served as the formal induction and celebration of USA Triathlon’s Hall of Fame Class XI – Laura Bennett, Lesley Cens-McDowell, Gwen Jorgensen and Robert Plant. As the charitable arm of USA Triathlon, the Foundation supports the multisport community through charitable givebacks and grants that advance its three pillars: encourage youth participation, inspire adaptive athletes and ignite Olympic/Paralympic dreams.