2016 ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Eligible athletes were nominated by their fellow elite competitors with award selections made by the USA Triathlon Athlete Advisory Council.
NON-DRAFTING ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Heather Jackson
BEND, ORE.
2016 Highlights: Third at IRONMAN World Championship; IRONMAN Lake Placid champion and course record; IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga/Coeur d’Alene Champion
“Wow! What an incredible honor. Thank you so much for even considering me for this recognition — THANK YOU!”
Alicia Kaye
CLERMONT, FLA.
2016 Highlights: Top American at IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships second overall at St. Anthony’s Triathlon; third at IRONMAN Lake Placid
“Thank you to my fellow athletes and USA Triathlon for the recognition of my race results in 2016. I am honored and proud to receive this award, and I look forward to another successful season representing the USA on the long course circuit!”
Ben Hoffman
BOULDER, COLO.
2016 Highlights: IRONMAN South Africa champion; fourth at IRONMAN World Championship; second at IRONMAN 70.3 Buenos Aires
“I am honored to receive this award and represent my country while racing at the highest level. A big thanks goes to all my family, friends, sponsors and fans.”
OLYMPIC/ITU ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Gwen Jorgensen
ST. PAUL, MINN.
2016 Highlights: Won first gold medal for the U.S. in triathlon at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
“I hope that my accomplishments inspire the next generation of draft-legal triathletes to achieve more than I have.”
Joe Maloy
WILDWOOD CREST, N.J.
2016 Highlights: Competed in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games; earned United States its first gold in the ITU Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championships; won Escape from Alcatraz
“Before recognition as 2016 athlete of the year, chop wood, carry water. After recognition, chop wood, carry water.”
ELITE PARATRIATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Grace Norman
JAMESTOWN, OHIO
2016 Highlights: Won first gold medal for the U.S. in triathlon at the Paralympic Games; won ITU Paratriathlon World Championships
“I am very excited to receive this honor! It is a very nice way to close the season of 2016 and all the hard work that went into my performances.”
Mark Barr
HOUSTON, TEXAS
2016 Highlights: Fourth at triathlon’s Paralympic Games debut; won CAMTRI Paratriathlon American Championships; silver at ITU Paratriathlon World Championships
“Wow! It’s a huge honor to receive this award. 2016 was a breakthrough year for me and now I’m excited to carry that momentum into the 2017 season.”
ELITE DUATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Alycia Hill
TACOMA, WASH.
2016 Highlights: Won USA Triathlon Elite Duathlon Nationals; seventh at IRONMAN 70.3 Victoria and Augusta
“I feel fortunate to have found a sport that attracts a diverse group of strong, dedicated and caring individuals. What began as an activity to share with my dad, has now become a lifestyle.”
Honorable Mention: Sarah Graves
Patrick Parish
BLOOMINGTON, MINN.
2016 Highlights: Won USA Triathlon Long Course Duathlon National Championships; second at Apple Duathlon; third at USA Triathlon Elite Duathlon National Championships
“I feel that others are more deserving of this award for 2016. In any case, I appreciate the recognition. Thank you!”
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