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Elizabeth - Pro

Professional Triathlete
2022-Present

I made my professional debut at Indian Wells 70.3 in December 2022. I finished 7th on the day racing many women I've looked up to since entering the sport. My first full season I competed in three races (70.3 Oceanside, Whitelake Half, and 70.3 Maine) prior to a bike crash in August forced an early end to my season..

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My 2024 season kicked off again with Oceanside 70.3, my first race back since fracturing my shoulder. Up next is 70.3 Indian Wells back where I started my professional career! 

Age Group Athlete
2017-2022

After college I got back into running and signed up for my first marathon in 2017.  My debut was quickly put on hold, as I was diagnosed with compartment syndrome in both legs during the build up and had surgeries to correct this.

 

After finishing my first marathon in 2018, I wanted to follow in my mom's footsteps and started training for my first half ironman, 70.3 Ohio, where I finished in just over 6 hours.  I planned a full season for 2020 but we all know what happened.  Thankfully early in the year I was connected with my coach Aaron Geiser and we took full advantage of race cancellations and trained straight through the year. 

 

In June of 2021, I completed my second half ironman, 70.3 Eagleman, in 4:26 winning my age group and finishing 2nd female. As the year continued I learned to push my limits and get more comfortable in the sport.

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After coming close to qualifying for my pro card in 2021, I returned to 70.3 Eagleman in 2022 with one goal. I finished in 4:21, winning the amateur race and qualified for my professional license.

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College
2012-2016

Due to frequent running injuries in high school, I opted to pursue swimming at the collegiate level.  I continued my swimming career at Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, NJ) where I majored in Mechanical Engineering and competed at the division III level.
 

I qualified for NCAAs twice, and was honorable mention All American in the 400 IM and 1650 free. I also hold the 1000 and 1650 free school records.

High School
2008-2012

 

While in high school, I competed on the cross country, track, and swim teams.  I was one of the first athletes in Ohio to qualify for 12 state championships and medaled 12 times, with a best finish of state runner up in the 3200m run my junior year.

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In 2019 I was the youngest inductee into my high school's hall of fame due to outstanding performances during high school and post graduation.

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