Ryan Bolton
2024 World Triathlon Elections - Coaches Committee Nominee
Ryan is well known in the sport of triathlon being involved directly in World Triathlon for 30 plus years, starting as a junior athlete (1992-1993), as an elite athlete (1997-2004), and currently as a coach (2004-current) and federation staff member (2018-current). As a coach and staff member, Ryan has attended nearly every WTCS level race since early 2019 and two Olympic Games, in Toyko 2021 and Paris 2024. Ryan’s unique experience and awareness of the needs of athletes and coaches at the top level of the sport are valuable and unparalleled. Ryan has a strong working relationship with key World Triathlon staff and is a coaching advocate and provide perspective that represents the PATCO region.
Campaign Goals #
- I will represent our region, federation and coaches with my extensive experience and knowledge.
- From my days as an elite athlete to my current tenure as the Director of High Performance at USA Triathlon, I have a depth of understanding of the sport that only years of involvement at the elite level can provide.
- I’ve coached dozens of elite level athletes and been an active member on the World Triathlon circuit over the last few Olympic cycles.
- I’d plan to bring my background to the Coaching Committee to help form and guide decisions that will positively impact the sport as we grow into the future.
- As a key member of the USA Triathlon staff and considerable involvement and investment in World Triathlon over the past 8 years, being a member of the coaching committee would offer me the opportunity to help provide guidance and collaboration on key coach/athlete issues that arise in the World Triathlon community.
- I would be an important voice that would help form policies and make decisions that would benefit the sport.
- I would represent the athlete perspective and needs, as only a coach can provide.
- I’d like to be a voice on the committee for our country, region and committee as a whole regarding key World Triathlon topics and initiatives that impact both coaches and athletes.
Triathlon Sport Leadership Highlights #
- Professional Triathlete: 1997-2004
- 2000 Olympian; Sydney Olympics
- Coach to multiple triathlon Olympians
- Coach to Long Course champions as well as World Marathon Majors winner
- Director of High Performance at USA Triathlon: 2018- Current
- Directly involved with the last 3 Olympic medals achieved by the US Federation
- Key advisor for all USA Triathlon National Team members: 2018-Current
- Coach to multiple Olympians from 2016-2024
- 20 plus years of elite coaching experience
- Coach to National Team members of multiple countries