Athletes of the Year
MEN’S OVERALL DUATHLETE OF THE YEAR
ENEAS FREYRE
(Norwalk, Conn.)
2011 Highlights: Top overall age-grouper at ITU Duathlon World Championships and first in the 35-39 age-group and third overall at USA Triathlon Duathlon Nationals.
“It is an honor to be recognized by USA Triathlon as the Male Duathlete of 2011. Duathlon is a fantastic discipline that can be practiced throughout the year, and in varied terrain and weather. I hope to continue to help lead the growth of duathlon in the years to come. I would like to give a special thank you for all the support provided by my wife and family, along with my TARGETRAINING colleagues and friends.”
Honorable Mention: Daniel Hedgecock (Minneapolis, Minn.), Matthew Payne (Columbia Heights, Minn.), Dave Slavinski (Point Pleasant, N.J.)
WOMEN’S OVERALL DUATHLETE OF THE YEAR
GAIL KATTOUF
(Greenville, S.C.)
2011 Highlights: Overall women’s winner at Duathlon Nationals and Long Course Duathlon Nationals, as well as a world champion in the 35-39 age group at ITU Duathlon Worlds.
“I love this sport because the age group athletes are nothing short of amazing, and we should all be proud living the multisport lifestyle. Receiving Garmin Age Group Duathlete of the Year has been the icing on the cake of a very tasty year. Thank you Garmin for sponsoring this award and thank you USAT for recognizing age group athletes!”
Honorable Mention: Kirsten Chapman (Edmond, Okla.), Ann Davidson (Portland, Ore.), Kara Middendorf (Tucson, Ariz.)
MEN’S MASTERS DUATHLETE OF THE YEAR
DAVID SLAVINSKI
(Point Pleasant, N.J.)
2011 Highlights: Top overall finisher at 2011 Duathlon Nationals and Long Course Duathlon Nationals, and earned bronze in the 40-44 age group at Duathlon Worlds.
“Being honored by USAT as an athlete of the Year is truly the highest recognition one can achieve in this sport and it is humbling to me to be chosen.”
Honorable Mention: Stephen Dupree (Boulder, Colo.), Scott Hajicek (Lakewood, Colo.), Kevin O’Connor (Corcoran, Minn.), Marty Stiegmann (Glen Allen, Va.)
WOMEN’S MASTERS DUATHLETE OF THE YEAR
ANN DAVIDSON
(Portland, Ore.)
2011 Highlights: Won her 45-49 age group at Duathlon Worlds and was second at Duathlon Nationals.
“Thank you for this recognition, an award equally deserved by many of my fellow masters competitors. I am grateful to my family, husband, two sons, training partner Sara Cannon and cycling coach Kirk Whiteman for their help, patience, support and wisdom.”
Honorable Mention: Kirsten Chapman (Edmond, Okla.), Janet Howard (Clackamas, Ore.), Kristin Villopoto (Chapel Hill, N.C.)
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