USA Triathlon Announces 2025 Athlete of the Year Award Winners

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by USA Triathlon

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced the winners of the 2025 Athlete of the Year Awards across the Triathlon, Cross Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon, and Aquabike categories.

Each category includes Male and Female awards across four age divisions: 20 and under, 20-39, Masters (40-59), and Grand Masters (60+), recognizing standout age group performances from throughout the 2025 season.

Two of this year's Grand Masters honors carry special distinction. The Female Grand Masters Triathlete of the Year Award, presented in memory of Karen McKeachie, was awarded to Kelly Dippold. The Female Grand Masters Duathlete of the Year Award, presented in memory of Anne Viviani, was awarded to Heather Leach.

USA Triathlon will also announce the Coaches of the Year, Race Director of the Year, presented by TicketSocket, and Multisport Lifestyle Award winners later this week.

2025 Athlete of the Year Award Winners

Triathlon

20 and Under

Male: Isaac Lamprecht   |   Female: Ellie Harlow

Honorable Mention: Kyler Williams, Dylan Volk

20-39

Male: Jacob Capin   |   Female: Jenna Campbell

Honorable Mention: Logan Thralls, Samantha Skold

Masters (40-59)

Male: Kevin Konczak   |   Female: Kirsten Sass

Honorable Mention: Brett Collins, Deanna Newman

Grand Masters (60+) 

Male: Eben Jones   |   Female (Karen McKeachie Award): Kelly Dippold

Honorable Mention: James Huguenard, Julianna Nievergelt

Cross Triathlon

20 and Under

Male: Lucas Wright   |   Female: Allison Hofstra

Honorable Mention: Jack Billowitz, Shantell Topaz

20-39

Male: Zachary Pigg   |   Female: Natalie Hydcock

Honorable Mention: Philip Davis, Kate Hector

Masters (40-59)

Male: Andy Lee   |   Female: Kristin Kurokawa

Honorable Mention: Ricardo Valverde, Michelle Smith

Grand Masters (60+)

Male: Michael Pierce   |   Female: Jo Garuccio

Honorable Mention: Doug Usher, Janet Soule

Duathlon

20 and Under

Male: Alexander Profumo   |   Female: Myla Kelly

Honorable Mention: Hunter Dorrill, Zara Forbin

20-39

Male: Colin Catlin   |   Female: Julie Cushen

Honorable Mention: Gavin Adkins, Natasja Rittling

Masters (40-59)

Male: Stephen Eles   |   Female: Steph Popelar

Honorable Mention: Mark Furler, Kirsten Sass

Grand Masters (60+)

Male: Jim Huguenard   |   Female (Anne Viviani Award): Heather Leach

Honorable Mention: David Marsalli, Mary Humphrey

Aquathlon

20 and Under

Male: Hunter Dorrill   |   Female: Kennedy Rainwater

Honorable Mention: Rhys Ferrito, Libby Ewing

20-39

Male: Samuel Wen   |   Female: Kayla Weatherman

Honorable Mention, Tyler Sondag, Katherine Gage

Masters (40-59)

Male: Ramses Rodriguez   |   Female: Julianna Batizy-Morley

Honorable Mention: James Timbrell, Lisa Roskens

Grand Masters (60+)

Male: John Myers   |   Female: Colleen Burns

Honorable Mention: George Serbia, Susan Griffin Kaklikian

Aquabike

20 and Under

Male: Yan Berezitsky   |   Female: Ariana Burge

Honorable Mention: Archer Jones, Emmit Torok

20-39

Male: Timothy Broadenax   |   Female: Sarah Hess

Honorable Mention: Nate Karenbash, Stephanie Oechsner

Masters (40-59)

Male: Jared Gentile   |   Female: Lauren Jensen McGinnis

Honorable Mention: Marc Silberman, Gayle Galleta

Grand Masters (60+)

Male: Drew Magill   |   Female: Catherine Frye

Honorable Mention: Blair Saunders, Denise Brown

About USA Triathlon 

USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon, paratriathlon, and indoor and virtual multisport events in the United States. Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 3,500 events and races and connects with and supports more than 300,000 unique active members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work at the grassroots level with athletes, coaches, and race directors — as well as the USA Triathlon Foundation — USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Triathlon Championships, Pan American Games, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. USA Triathlon is a proud member of World Triathlon and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).