Profiles of members of our DC Triathlon Club Elite Team

Bryan Frank
March, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Liz Gilden
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Cindy Hutchings
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Alex Murray
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Bart Forsyth
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Emily Richard
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Heather Prochnow
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Holli Finneren
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Joe Munchak
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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John Chambers
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Justin Bauer
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Kelly Lefler
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Leslie Puzio
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Matt Sarge
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Michael Hepp
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Mikal Davis
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Mindy Ko
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Paige Wooden
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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....

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Pat Dougherty
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

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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Stephanie Lundeby
June, 2018  |  BLOG:

Stephanie Lundeby

STEPHANIE LUNDEBY Date of Birth/Location: February 25; Hometown, Pasco WA Years Racing: Running college-present, 5 years triathlons (3 consecutive seasons) Strengths on the course: Run hands down Goals for 2015: To go for my....

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