Profiles of members of our DC Triathlon Club Elite Team
March, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Bryan Frank
Bryan got his start in triathlon back in 2008 when a good friend wanted to go to the informational meeting for the New Triathlete Program with the DC Triathlon Club....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Liz Gilden
Liz comes from a competitive background of college Soccer, track running and swimming. After pursuing a graduate degree in Meteorology, Liz missed having teammates and decided to join the Texas....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Cindy Hutchings
Cindy began her triathlon career in 1987 with 2 BudLight Tri’s with a very fun group of friends. There was no training, a borrowed hybrid bike and a visit to....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Alex Murray
ALEX MURRAY Date of Birth/Location: February 18 in Seattle, WA Years Racing: 10 years Height: 5’ 11” Strengths on the course: Swim/Run Goals for 2016: Spend more time in the saddle and shave some minutes....

June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Bart Forsyth
BART FORSYTH Bart is the Snapple Team Director and is so excited to have been with the program from the start. In 2010, Bart tooked third overall at the Black....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Brian Bachor
“Taking myself seriously is not my strong suit”. Brian Bachor Date of Birth/Location: 1983 in Suffern, NY Years Racing: 10 Athletic Background: Eating Height: 5’11” Strengths on the course: Eating....

June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Emily Richard
EMILY RICHARD I started doing triathlon after years of competitive running through high school, college and post-college. I made the switch to triathlon because I wanted a way to continue....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Heather Prochnow
Heather grew up a swimmer but was introduced to triathlon in 2007. After doing a couple of sprints, she retired and went to veterinary school where she continued doing road....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Holli Finneren
After playing D1 soccer and trying a few months of normal college life, Holli quickly realized she needed a competitive and athletic outlet. She surprised herself with a 2nd place....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Joe Munchak
JOE MUNCHAK Joe came to the sport of triathlon from a background of Cross Country and Track in high school and just enough swimming in elementary school to make it....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
John Chambers
John is dusting off the 2020 cobwebs and preparing for what will hopefully be a full 2021 race season. Look out for him on local bike trails on rainy days....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Justin Bauer
Justin completed his first triathlon in 2010 and joined the DC Triathlon Club the following year. He has participated in the club’s Olympic Distance, Half Ironman, and Ironman programs. Justin....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Kelly Lefler
Kelly tried several sports growing up before settling on swimming and running. She was nowhere near the front of the pack in either but had fun and continued to do....

June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Leslie Puzio
LESLIE PUZIO Leslie grew up not really succeeding in team sports as a kid, but as she grew older she truly found an outlet and passion for the sport of....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Matt Sarge
After deciding not to go straight to the NFL following a high school football career that included 3 made field goals and one rushing attempt (for 11yds), Matt took up triathlon....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Michael Hepp
MICHAEL HEPP Date of Birth/Location: May 11; Washington, DC Years Racing: since 2010 (Shout out the UMD Tri Club and Team FTY) Strengths on the course: Swimming Goals for 2016: Race more, do different....

June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Mikal Davis
MIKAL DAVIS Date of Birth/Location: September 7 in Hobbs, New Mexico Years Racing: 3rd season racing triathlon. Strengths on the course: The run… it’s all mental, and having long legs can help. Goals....

June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Mindy Ko
MINDY KO Mindy needed an outlet for her endless energy after playing DI tennis at university and living abroad for several years, so she signed up for her first triathlon....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Paige Wooden
Date of Birth/Location: October 2, Kailua HI Years Racing: 6 Athletic Background: Pretty close to none. I tried out for the swim team in high school and almost got cut. Also....
June, 2018 | BLOG: Elite Team
Pat Dougherty
Pat grew up playing baseball and football then began dabbling in endurance sports as a college junior. After his first (and only) stand alone marathon in 2000 went famously wrong,....
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