Matt Reed

For other people named Matthew Reed, see Matthew Reed (disambiguation).
Matt Reed
Matthew Reed at 2015 San Diego International Triathlon
Personal information
Born (1975-12-08) December 8, 1975 (age 49)
Palmerston North, New Zealand
RelativeShane Reed (brother)
Sport
SportTriathlon

Matthew Reed (born November 8, 1975, in Palmerston North, New Zealand) is an American elite triathlete. Reed became a US citizen in 2007,[1] and lives and trains in Arizona.

In 2009, Reed won 7 triathlons and the Toyota Cup Series.[2] His triumphs came at Ironman California 70.3, Miami International Triathlon, Pan American Championships, REV 3 Half-Ironman, Life Time Fitness Minneapolis, Chicago Triathlon and Dallas Triathlon.

Reed was named USA Triathlon’s Athlete of the Year for 2008.[3] He won the US Olympic trials and placed thirty-second at the Beijing Games. Reed also finished fifth in the 2008 World Championships, the highest place ever for an American male.

References

  1. ^ "Matthew Reed | Athletes | USA Triathlon". Archived from the original on 2009-08-24. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
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  3. ^ "2008 Elite Athletes of the Year | News | USA Triathlon". Archived from the original on 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2009-10-22.