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Sam Long
Sam Long is an American professional triathlete and one of the sport’s most consistent long-course performers. He has 20 professional wins across Ironman and Ironman 70.3s, and he has earned podium finishes on the PTO Tour and 70.3 Worlds. He regularly contends at the highest level of international racing. Known for his relentless bike power and fearless racing style, Long
continues to push the pace in every field he enters. YOYOYO!
Holly Lawrence
Holly Lawrence is a British professional triathlete and one of the most accomplished competitors in Ironman 70.3 history. A former Ironman 70.3 World Champion, she has captured multiple Ironman 70.3 victories and podium finishes on the global stage. Lawrence is widely recognized for her aggressive racing style and championship-level consistency.
Matt Hanson
Matt is a highly accomplished long-course triathlete, a multiple-time Ironman champion, and former Ironman North American record holder with podium finishes at Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events worldwide
Marjolaine Pierré
Marjolaine Pierré is a French professional triathlete who has established herself as a strong contender in long-course racing. An athlete with multiple podium finishes at Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events, she is known for her steady progression and competitive consistency on the international stage. Pierre is passionate about encouraging more women to take up triathlon, often racing with her hair down as a visible expression of that message.
Jackie Hering
Jackie Hering is an American professional triathlete and one of the sport’s most consistent long-course performers. A multiple-time Ironman and Ironman 70.3 champion, she has the fastest Ironman time for an American woman. Known for her strength across all three disciplines, Hering continues to be a regular contender on the biggest stages in triathlon.
Ellie Salthouse
Ellie Salthouse is an Australian professional triathlete, specializing in both the T100 and middle-distance events. She is currently a 26x middle-distance champion and 3x Australian Long Course Champion. Ellie is known for always being the best-dressed out on the race course, with her bright and feminine designs. After placing 4th in the T100 World Championships Grand Final in Qatar, Ellie is looking forward to a amazing season in 2026.
BEN KANUTE
Ben Kanute is an American professional triathlete known for his versatility across Olympic, middle, and long-course racing. A U.S. Olympian and multiple-time national champion, he has also claimed second twice at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Kanute’s career reflects a rare blend of
speed, experience, and longevity at the highest level of the sport.
LISA PERTERER
Lisa Perterer is an Austrian professional triathlete with a long track record of success across Olympic-distance and long-course racing. A former Olympian, she has earned multiple podium finishes at Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races and has competed at the highest level of international triathlon for more than a decade. Perterer is one of the most resilient and consistent athletes in
triathlon
JASON WEST
Jason West is a professional triathlete known for his strong run splits and competitive results on the World Triathlon and Ironman circuits, living and training in Boulder, Colorado.

RTS - REAL TRI SQUAD
The Real Triathlon Squad is a professional triathlon team made up of some of the sport’s most accomplished and recognizable athletes, competing at the highest level across Olympic, middle, and long-course racing. The team has earned multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 victories, national titles, and podium finishes on the PTO Tour and global championship stages. Known for its competitive depth and authentic approach to racing, The Real Triathlon Squad continues to be a strong presence on start lines around the world.
TAMARA JEWETT
Tamara Jewett is a Canadian professional triathlete known for her exceptional run strength and consistency at the highest level of racing. A multiple-time Ironman 70.3 champion, she has earned podium finishes at multiple Ironman and T100 events. Jewett remains a top contender in elite international
fields.
MANAMI IIJIMA
Manami Iijima is a professional triathlete from Guam, a leading presence in Asia-Pacific short and long-course racing. She started triathlon in 2017 as an age grouper, turning professional the same year, then switched over to short course racing in 2022 after securing the gold for the Pacific Mini Games. She became the first ever triathlete from the Pacific Islands to qualify for the Olympics in 2024. Currently, she is eyeing to qualify and perform at the LA 2028 Olympics.
ELLIOT BACH
Elliot Bach is an American professional triathlete recognized for his resilience and determination at the highest level of the
sport. After surviving a horrific bicycle crash involving a car, Bach made a remarkable comeback to return to professional racing, earning strong finishes at Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events. His journey and perseverance have made him a respected competitor and an inspiration within the triathlon community.
JEANNI METZLER
Jeanni Metzler is a South African professional triathlete and one of the most accomplished athletes in long-course racing. A multiple-time Ironman 70.3 champion, she has earned a podium finish at the Ironman World Championship and consistently ranks among the top competitors on the global stage. Metzler is known for her durability, race-day execution, and experience in the sport’s toughest fields.
JUSTIN METZLER
Justin Metzler is an American professional triathlete known for his consistency and strength in long-course racing. A multiple-time 70.3. champion, he has earned podium
finishes at Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events and has competed at the Ironman World Championship on multiple occasions. Metzler continues to be a reliable contender in deep international fields.
SARAH KARPINSKI
Sarah Karpinski is an American professional triathlete who has competed in Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events, earning solid professional finishes at races including Ironman Chattanooga and Ironman 70.3 Louisville. Known for bringing personality to the start line, she is also recognized for
her crowd-favorite, cat-inspired race suit designs that reflect her creative and approachable style within the sport.
ANDY KRUGER
Andy Krueger is an American professional triathlete from Bend, OR, known for his competitive presence in Ironman and Ironman 70.3 racing. He regularly posts solid results in deep professional fields, including
top-20 finishes at events like Ironman Lake Placid and Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz. With rising performances each season, Krueger continues to develop as a consistent contender on the long-course circuit.
DYLAN GILLESPIE
Dylan Gillespie is an American professional triathlete who competes in Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races, posting strong pro finishes at events including Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells, Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, and Ironman Lake Placid. He has also raced at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and
continues to build consistency and competitiveness in deep professional fields.
SERENA XUE
Serena Xue is a Canadian professional triathlete who competes in Ironman 70.3 events and has recorded strong pro finishes, including a 16th-place result at Ironman 70.3 Indian Wells in one of her first pro races. She is a former NCAA Division I swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania and a multiple-time Olympic Trials Qualifier.
TED TREISE
Ted Treise is an American professional triathlete known for his strong performances in Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races, regularly placing inside competitive pro fields. He has earned notable finishes at events such as
Ironman 70.3 Oceanside and across the 70.3 circuit, showcasing his strength on the bike and consistency across all three disciplines. Treise continues to represent the U.S. in long-course racing with steady results and a growing presence among elite competitors.
MEG DIRITO
Meghan Dirito is an American professional triathlete who earned her pro license in 2023 and has competed in both Ironman and Ironman 70.3 distances. Before turning pro she qualified for five Ironman World Championships as an age-group athlete, and she also brings depth and athleticism to the start line with her strong swim background as a former Division I swimmer at Bucknell University. At Bucknell University she was a record holder, NCAA and Olympic Trials Qualifier in the 50 and 100 freestyle and was inducted into the Bucknell Sports Hall of Fame. She graduated as the top Senior athlete of her graduating class. Today she also races Open Water and she is a World Championship qualifier in the 2k and 10k distances.
REBECCA YUNGINGER
Rebecca Yunginger is an American professional triathlete competing is both 70.3 and Ironman distance races. She is originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania but now lives and trains in Los Angeles, California. Building stronger performances each year in deep professional fields, you'll see her racing and gaining experience at races on the east and west coasts as well as the international stage.





















