USA TRIATHLON HONORS ELITE ATHLETES FOR 2013 PERFORMANCES
Eligible athletes were nominated by their fellow elite competitors with award selections made by the USA Triathlon Athlete Advisory Council (AAC).
OLYMPIC-DISTANCE/ITU ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
GWEN JORGENSEN
ST. PAUL, MINN.
2013 Highlights: In San Diego, became first American woman to win an ITU World Triathlon Series event, along with first-place finishes in Yokohama and Stockholm. Named USA Triathlon Elite National Champion.
“I am humbled by the honor. My success was only possible through the help of sponsors, family, coach Jamie, fiancé Patrick, agent Heather and fans.”
MATT CHRABOT
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.
2013 Highlights: Top-ranked American male in the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series rankings.
“I’m very honored to be selected as Athlete of the Year. Big thanks to my 2013 coach, Darren Smith, and the D-Squad.”
JARROD SHOEMAKER
CLERMONT, FLA.
2013 Highlights: Top-five finishes at ITU World Cup events in Cozumel and Guatape.
“Representing the USA on the international stage is the highest of honors, and I am excited to continue working to achieve my goals of being the best triathlete I can be.”
NON-DRAFTING ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
ALICIA KAYE
CLERMONT, FLA.
2013 Highlights: First-place finishes at Life Time Tri Series events in Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis and Tempe.
“I am honored and proud to receive this recognition because it has been such a long journey for me to get to this point in my career. Thank you!”
CAMERON DYE
BOULDER, COLO.
2013 Highlights: Repeat Athlete of the Year winner; topped the podium at Columbia Triathlon, TriRock Philadelphia and Life Time Tri Series events in Dallas, Minneapolis and Tempe.
“There is an amazing collection of athletes here in the U.S., and I am so proud to be named USA Triathlon Athlete of the Year for the second year in a row.”
ROOKIES OF THE YEAR
KATIE HURSEY
PHOENIX, ARIZ.
2013 Highlights: Won ITU World Cups in Palamos, Spain, and Tiszaujvaros, Hungary, and the USA Triathlon Super Sprint Series finale.
“I’m incredibly honored to receive this award. USA Triathlon has had so many great women coming up through the ranks and I’ve really enjoyed being a part of the growing greatness.”
MIKE HERMANSON
LOUISVILLE, KY.
2013 Highlights: Top-10 finishes at Ironman 70.3 Raleigh, Ironman 70.3 Syracuse and Ironman Louisville.
“This is a tremendous honor. Thanks to my coach, Brian Grasky. It would have been impossible without God, who allows me to race well; he receives all the glory.”
ELITE DUATHLETES OF THE YEAR
RUTH BRENNAN MORREY
ROCHESTER, MINN.
2013 Highlights: Top American on the international scene with third-place finishes at the ITU Long Course Duathlon World Championships and the British Elite Duathlon Championships.
“The nomination for USA Triathlon Elite Duathlete of the Year is quite humbling. A bronze medal at Powerman-Zofingen was a major highlight and was only possible with solid family backing, exceptional coaching and God’s grace.”
DAN HEDGECOCK
ST. PAUL, MINN.
2013 Highlights: Repeat Athlete of the Year winner; wins at the Apple Duathlon and Gear West Duathlon.
“I am excited to have won Elite Duathlete of the Year. Being a part of this group is a great honor. I look forward to all of the opportunities of the future.”
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