Chase McQueen

Name: Chase McQueen

Sport: Triathlon

Birthdate: 04/04/1998

Hometown: Columbus, Ind.

Current Residence: Columbus, Ind.

College: University of Arizona, Arizona State University

Personal

Chase McQueen grew up in Columbus, Indiana with his parents, Neile and Matthew, his two sisters, Samantha and Caroline, and their three dogs Louie, Oakley, and Remy.

Chase competed collegiately at the University of Arizona, studying finance while racing track and cross country. After transferring to ASU, he completed his undergraduate degree and joined Project Podium, continuing his development toward the international stage. A fan of both the Arizona Wildcats and Indiana Hoosiers, Chase has deep ties to the places that shaped his athletic career.

His triathlon journey hit a turning point at his first Junior National Championships in Ohio, where a 42nd-place finish opened his eyes to just how demanding the sport is—and how much work it takes to succeed. Watching Jonny and Alistair Brownlee medal at the London 2012 Olympics only fueled that motivation, making the Olympic dream feel real. Over the years, Chase has been guided by a long list of coaches and mentors, from his high school swim and run coaches to college and professional coaches, all of whom played key roles in his progression.

Chase keeps race week simple—no superstitions, just straightforward training, plenty of rest, and simple carbs leading into competition. A typical day includes early swims, long bike sessions with intervals, an evening run, and a strict commitment to recovery. He’s faced his share of challenges, including injuries and even being hit by cars twice while riding, but resilience has become part of the job.

When he's not training or racing, you can find Chase listening to Eminem or watching Interstellar.

Career Highlights

2025: McQueen kicked off the 2025 season at the Supertri E World Triathlon Championships London where he placed second • He traveled to Yokohama where he placed 13th in the WTCS event • He placed 11th at the WTCS Alghero race • Alongside his teammates, he placed eighth in the Mixed Relay Championships Hamburg • He traveled to Wollongong where he placed 29th at the World Triathlon Championship Finals.

2024: Chase started the season in Miami where he placed fifth at the Americas Triathlon Championship Miami • He had a major win, placing first at the E World Triathlon Championships London • He later placed fifth at the World Triathlon Cup Samarkland • He placed tenth at the World Triathlon Cup Tiszaujvaros.

2023: McQueen started his season off strong with a first place finish at the Arena Games Triathlon Series Montreal • He placed tenth at the Arena Games Triathlon Finals London • He placed eighth at the WTCS Sunderland, later followed up by a second place finish at the Americas Triathlon Sprint Championships Santa Maria • He finished the season with two top-20 finishes at the Santiago Pan American Games and the World Triathlon Cup Vina del Mar.

2022: Started his season with a fourth place finish at the Americas Triathlon Cup La Paz • He placed fifth at the Arena Games Triathlon Series Munich and the Arena Games Triathlon Finals Singapore • He placed 12th at the World Triathlon Cup Pontevedra.

2021: He started the season with a fourth place finish at the Africa Triathlon Cup Yasmine Hammamet • He placed ninth at the Americas Triathlon Cup Long Beach • He placed first at the Groupe Copley World Triathlon Championship Series Montreal alongside his teammates in the Mixed Relay •  He placed seventh at the World Triathlon Championship Finals Edmonton • He placed fifth alongside his teammates in the Mixed Relay at the WTCS Hamburg • He placed fifth among elite men and second among U23 men at the Americas Triathlon Championships St. George.

2020: He placed seventh at the Clermont PATCO Sprint Triathlon Panamerican Cup.

2019: Chase started the season with a 15th place finish at the Clermont CAMTRI Sprint Triathlon American Cup • He placed seventh at the Sarasota-Bradenton CAMTRI Sprint Triathlon American Cup, followed by a ninth place finish in Bridgetown • He placed fourth at the Shymkent ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup.

2018: He raced in the CAMTRI Sprint Triathlon American Cup in Montreal • He raced internationally in Tongyeong and Santo Domingo, as well.

2017: He placed sixth in the Sarasota CAMTRI Triathlon Junior North American Championships • He placed 15th at the Holten ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup • He placed 12th at the Magog CAMTRI Junior American Championships, followed by another 12th place finish at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam.

2016: Chase started off the season in Clermont at the CAMTRI Sprint Triathlon American Cup • He placed third at the Bridgetown CAMTRI Sprint Triathlon American Cup • He placed tenth at the Kitzbuhel ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup.

2015: McQueen started his professional career with a tenth place finish at the Monroe CAMTRI Triathlon Junior American Cup • He placed third at the USA Triathlon Junior National Championships • He placed 12th at the Edmonton CAMTRI Triathlon Junior American Cup.