2016 ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Athletes were selected by the USA Triathlon Age Group Committee.
Presented by GARMIN
JUNIOR DUATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Kaytlynn Welsch
ALVIN, TEXAS
2016 Highlights: Second in age group at ITU Draft-Legal Sprint Duathlon Worlds; 12 female overall wins in duathlon in 2016; overall win at River Roux Half IRONMAN Duathlon
“This year was an amazing adventure. I ran and raced my bike in some beautiful places, and this honor makes it all the more special. Thanks!”
HM: Jane Tullis
Patrick Wells
BURBANK, CALIF.
2016 Highlights: Age group win at USA Triathlon Sprint-Distance Duathlon Nationals; top 10 in age group at ITU Draft-Legal Sprint Duathlon Worlds; overall win at Spring Sprint Duathlon
“It is an honor to receive this award for Athlete of the Year. I love the sport of duathlon and love racing for Team USA!”
HM: Timothy Wells
GRAND MASTERS DUATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Kristin Allyne
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.
2016 Highlights: Age group wins at ITU Draft-Legal Sprint Duathlon Worlds and USA Triathlon Long Course Duathlon Nationals
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HM: Colleen Rebant, Diane Travis, Valerie Eipper
Bob Becker
RICHMOND, VA.
2016 Highlights: Age group wins at USA Triathlon Standard-Distance and Long Course Duathlon Nationals; qualified for 2017 Duathlon Worlds
“It is an incredible honor to receive this recognition. Thanks to my fellow age-groupers who inspire me on race day and to my wife for her loving support.”
HM: Keith Woodward, Mike McCarty, Wolf Hillesheim
MASTERS DUATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Manuela Knispel
SHOREWOOD, MINN.
2016 Highlights: Second in age group at ITU Long Distance Duathlon Worlds; masters champion at USA Triathlon Standard-Distance Duathlon Nationals; masters champion at Apple Duathlon
“It’s a dream comes true. I couldn’t have done it without the support of my family and friends. I’m especially thankful to my coach, Mike Buenting, who always believed in me.”
HM: Celia Dubey, Rachel Wheeler-Northup, Laura Wiley
Thomas Woods
LINCOLN, NEB
2016 Highlights: Age group wins at USA Triathlon Duathlon Nationals for sprint, standard and long course
“Living a multisport lifestyle involves a lot of trial and error but a supportive wife and and family has been the most significant factor in my upward results trajectory.”
HM: Kerry Farrell, Derek Hager, Dave Slavinski
OFF-ROAD TRIATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Courtney Kaup
RICHMOND, VT.
2016 Highlights: Age group champion at XTERRA Oak Mountain/Southeast Championship and XTERRA World Championship; overall win at XTERRA Quebec
“This is an unexpected honor! I’d like to thank my family; without their support this would not be possible. I’m also thankful for XTERRA and USA Triathlon for organizing great events.”
HM: Deanna McCurdy
Nelson Hegg
BOULDER, COLO.
2016 Highlights: Second overall amateur and first American at XTERRA Pan American Champion; third amateur at XTERRA Beaver Creek Mountain Championship
“I am honored and ecstatic to be in this position. Much thanks to all my friends, family and supporters who have made this possible.”
HM: Brent Mattison
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