2016 AGE GROUP ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Athletes were selected by the USA Triathlon Age Group Committee.
Presented by GARMIN
TRIATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Kirsten Sass
MCKENZIE, TENN.
2016 Highlights: Overall wins at ITU Long Course Worlds, Age Group Standard-Distance Worlds and IRONMAN Louisville
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HM: Cecilia Davis-Hayes, Alissa Doehla, Emily Lanter, Laura Mathews, Kelly O’Mara
Christopher Douglas
ATLANTA, GA.
2016 Highlights: Overall wins at IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta and USA Triathlon Sprint Nationals; second overall at Olympic-Distance Nationals
“I’m thankful for coaches, teammates and friends that truly make triathlon D MR\ IRU PH 7KLV KRQRU VLJQLƮ HV D year of wonderful experiences.”
HM: Todd Buckingham, Ryan Giuliano, Tim Hola, Derek Jakoboski, Daniel Stubleski
GRAND MASTERS TRIATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Martha Whitacre
PARIS, ILL.
2016 Highlights: Age group wins at USA Triathlon Olympic-Distance Nationals, ITU Standard Worlds, St. Louis Triathlon and Iron Abe Triathlon
“I’m honored to receive this award. I appreciate the support USAT has given me. Thank you to my family and friends for encouragement during my 34 years in triathlon.”
HM: Cherie Gruenfeld, Lori Beck, Ellen Hart, Sherry Rennard, Janie White
Michael Orendorff
PONCA, OKLA.
2016 Highlights: Age group wins at USA Triathlon Sprint, Olympic-Distance and Off-Road Nationals and ITU Long Distance Triathlon Worlds
“Honored? You bet. Embarrassed? A tad. The best reward for hobbling through a season of pain with quite erratic results? Hearing the inspiring stories of fellow triathletes at events.”
HM: Patrick Bourdillon, Simon Butterworth, Roger Freeman, Philip Friedman, Greg Taylor
MASTERS TRIATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Linda Robb
JUNO BEACH, FLA.
2016 Highlights: Age group wins at ITU Standard-Distance Worlds, USA Triathlon Olympic-Distance Nationals and IRONMAN 70.3 Raleigh
“What an incredible honor it is to be recognized by USA Triathlon. Huge thanks to my husband and family for inspiring me to work hard and enjoy the journey.”
HM: Kelly Dippold, Tina Eakin, Lisbeth Kenyon, Adrienne Leblanc, Colleen De Reuck
Tim Hola
HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLO.
2016 Highlights: Age group wins at ITU Long Distance Worlds and USA Triathlon Olympic-Distance Nationals; second overall at IRONMAN Florida
“I am so honored and grateful to be chosen for this award. It’s the result of relentless hard work and dedication. Thanks to everyone who helped me achieve this goal!”
HM: Bruce Gennari, Dave Slavinski, Daniel Stubleski, Ritch Viola, Lee Walther
DUATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Kirsten Sass
MCKENZIE, TENN.
2016 Highlights: Overall wins at ITU Standard-Distance Duathlon Worlds, USA Triathlon Standard-Distance Duathlon Nationals and Duathlon Draft-Legal Qualifier
“This award is only possible due to my amazing support. My husband, children, extended family, coach, friends, sponsors and incredible Team USA teammates. It has been an unbelievable journey! Thank you for allowing me to follow my passion, inspiring me to be my best — and challenging me to test those limits.”
HM: Jennifer Scudiero, Kaytlynn Welsch, Courtney Wiseman
Keith Jackson
ENGLEWOOD, COLO.
2016 Highlights: Overall win at USA Triathlon Sprint-Distance Duathlon Nationals; won third consecutive age-group title at USA Triathlon Long Course Duathlon Nationals; bronze medalist for age group at ITU Long Course Duathlon World Championships
“It’s an amazing honor to be recognized among such an incredible group of athletes. Thanks to my Georgia friends, Colorado training partners, Coach Jon Mason and USA Triathlon for providing these wonderful opportunities.”
HM: Jesse Dunn, Jason Karavidas, Matthew Payne
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