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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..

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.

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.

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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