Olympic Games
Many athletes grew up dreaming of representing their country at the Olympic Games and standing atop the medals podium. For triathletes, that gold medal dream became more of a reality in 2000 when the sport was added to the Olympic program at the Sydney Games. Four years later, the U.S. received its first medal when Susan Williams finished third in Athens, Greece. Now, the triathlon world has turned its attention to Beijing in 2008, where six more U.S. athletes will represent their country on the world stage with a goal of Olympic glory.
These pages will give you the chance to learn more about the Olympic process, the history of the U.S. athletes at the Games, and updated news, results, and profiles for the athletes who are looking to qualify (and have qualified) for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team.
2008 Media Guide
Athlete bios, USA Triathlon and Olympic history, past elite results...
Everything you wanted to know about the qualification process for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team is available in the 2008 USA Triathlon Media Guide. Members of the media can email USAT Communications to get a print version or download a digital version right here.
2008 Olympic Team Information
The qualification process has concluded, with Laura Bennett and Jarrod Shoemaker grabbing the first two slots with their performances at the Beijing World Cup in September 2007. Julie Swail Ertel and Matt Reed earned the next two by winning the U.S. Olympic Trials in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on April 19. Sarah Haskins and Hunter Kemper won the final spots after the Hy-Vee World Cup in June. Find out more about the 2008 Olympians and the support staff for Beijing.
Olympic History
The United States has fielded six-person teams to each of the first two Olympic Games. The lone medal was earned by Susan Williams when she finished third in Athens in 2004. Hunter Kemper and Sheila Taormina are the only two-time U.S. Olympic triathletes. Kemper has been the top U.S. male finisher at both Games. Find out more about the history of the U.S. in Olympic competition.
Olympic News
Stay informed on the latest news about the Olympic qualification process and the athletes looking to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team in Beijing.
Olympic Trials Media Accreditation
Members of the media must apply for credentials in order to cover the U.S. Olympic Trials and other Olympic qualifying events. Find out more about the process and to submit your application for accreditation.
Olympic Widgets
Olympic Widgets
