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Matt Reed
New Zealand-American triathlete / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people named Matthew Reed, see Matthew Reed (disambiguation).
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.
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![]() Matthew Reed at 2015 San Diego International Triathlon | |
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Born | (1975-12-08) December 8, 1975 (age 48) Palmerston North, New Zealand |
Relative | Shane Reed (brother) |
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Sport | Triathlon |
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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.