ELITE OFF-ROAD ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
EMMA GARRARD
PARK CITY, UTAH
2013 Highlights: Top American finisher at XTERRA USA Championship and Worlds, finishing fourth and fifth overall, respectively.
“I appreciate the award as it not only recognizes the work I’ve done in the past year but also the tremendous support I received from friends, family and sponsors. I also appreciate the recognition it brings to off-road triathlon and I hope it encourages more people, especially moms, to try the sport.”
JOSIAH MIDDAUGH
VAIL, COLO.
2013 Highlights: Winner of the XTERRA Southeast and XTERRA West Championships; first American finisher at XTERRA USA Championship and Worlds, second and fourth place overall, respectively.
“I am honored to be recognized by USA Triathlon. After over a decade of elite-level racing, I am excited to see USAT and ITU becoming more involved in the promotion of off-road triathlon.”
PARATRIATHLETES OF THE YEAR
MEGAN FISHER
SEATTLE, WASH.
2013 Highlights: Won third ITU Paratriathlon Worlds title; first-place finish in the TRI-5 division at USA Paratriathlon Nationals and the CAF World Paratriathlon San Diego.
“Thank you to the members of USA Triathlon, my family, friends and teammates. There is no way I could have gotten to the start line or the finish line without you.”
AARON SCHEIDIES
SEATTLE, WASH.
2013 Highlights: Top finisher in TRI-6b division at USA Paratriathlon Nationals and the CAF World Paratriathlon San Diego; silver medal at ITU Paratriathlon Worlds.
“With paratriathlon growing exponentially and competition reaching elite levels, I am honored to be recognized. Now, my sights are set on Rio and I have a lot of work to do.”
UNDER-23 ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
ERIN JONES
HOOD RIVER, ORE.
2013 Highlights: First-place finish at USA Triathlon’s inaugural Draft-Legal Collegiate Championships; second-place finish at Dallas ITU Pan American Cup; top-10 finishes at three ITU World Cup events.
“Receiving this award is such an amazing honor! I’m so grateful for the opportunities USA Triathlon has given me this year. I couldn’t have accomplished anything without the support from USAT, my coaches, friends and family!”
BEN KANUTE
TUCSON, ARIZ.
2013 Highlights: First-place finishes at the USA Triathlon Draft-Legal and Olympic-Distance Collegiate National Championships and the Super Sprint Series finale; 14th-place finish at ITU World Triathlon Kitzbuehel.
“With how competitive the U23 guys are, I am extremely honored to receive this award. It is great to be recognized for all of the hard work I put into last season.”
JUNIOR DRAFT-LEGAL ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
TAMARA GORMAN
RAPID CITY, S.D.
2013 Highlights: First Junior American woman to win gold at the ITU Junior World Championships; first-place finishes at USA Triathlon Junior Elite National Championships and the Pan American Junior Championships.
“I am honored to be named one of USA Triathlon’s Athletes of the Year. I have a passion for the sport and would like to thank my family, friends, coaches and USA Triathlon for making this possible.”
TONY SMORAGIEWICZ
RAPID CITY, S.D.
2013 Highlights: First-place finishes at the USA Triathlon Junior Elite National Championships and Pan American Junior Championships.
“It’s great to be recognized with this honor and included in this list of the top triathletes in the United States! It wouldn’t have been possible without the support of family, friends and coaches.”
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