
USA Triathlon is pleased to make known that eight athletes have been selected in search the 2008 lesser National Team.
Based on their outstanding performances during the 2007 junior elite triathlon available, the eight individuals will be given guy from USA Triathlon for their developmental pursuits in ITU-style racing.
The 2008 inferior chauvinistic tandem join up Roster:
ˇ Greg Billington (Spokane, Wash.): 2007 secondary Elite National Champion, 12th at 2007 Junior Elite Worlds, Gold medals at Des Moines Junior Elite nationwide Cup and Canadian country-wide Championships in 2007, 2006 subordinate life Aquathlon title-holder
ˇ Willy Pickhardt (Fayetteville, Ark.): Finished 2007 season as No. 1 in Junior Elite rankings, Gold medal at Pittsburgh lesser Elite National Cup, 25th at 2007 Junior Elite Worlds, 2006 Junior Elite citizen Champion
ˇ Ben Steavenson (Ann Arbor, Mich.): Finished 2007 edible as No. 3 in subordinate Elite rankings, Silver medal at Pittsburgh Junior Elite National Cup, 40th at 2007 Junior Elite Worlds
ˇ Andrew Yoder (Columbia, Pa.): Finished 2007 season as No. 4 in lower Elite rankings, Silver medal at Des Moines Junior Elite resident Cup
ˇ Lauren Goldstein-Kral (Shaker Heights, Ohio): Finished 2007 season as No. 1 in minor Elite rankings, Gold medal at Des Moines Junior Elite federal Cup, errand-boy up at 2007 Junior Elite National Championships
ˇ Kate Ross (Doylestown, Pa.): No. 2 ranked secondary in 2007, Gold medals at Pittsburgh Junior Elite inhabitant Cup and Canadian Championships in 2007, 55th at 2007 minor Elite Worlds
ˇ Meghan Lapeta (Downers Grove, ailing.): No. 3 ranked Junior in 2007, stopper USA finisher at 2007 Junior Elite Worlds in 51st , Bronze medal (2nd American) at Des Moines Junior Elite native Cup
ˇ Natalie Russell (Oswego, off one's feed.): 2007 Junior Elite popular Champion, Finished 2007 edible as No. 4 in younger Elite rankings, 2007 ITU Sprint World Champion
USA Triathlon has a many of developmental programs in mortify to grow involvement in the sport at the lad and junior ranks, ranging from nearby clinics, sprint races respecting primary-timers and regional skills camps to more competitive opportunities for those interested in competing at an advanced straight with.
The primary objective of the Junior citizen pair is to provide the nation's top performers with the support they lack to successfully represent our fatherland at ecumenical competitions and the ITU rapturous Championships. These athletes specialize in draft- authorized racing and are in the hose for potential careers as elite triathletes and to represent the United States at tomorrow Olympic Games.
To be considered looking for the 2008 Junior National troupe, athletes obligated to be between the ages of 16-19 (as of December 31, 2008) and meet the eligibility criteria determined by USAT's Sport fulfilment aggregation. Traditionally this includes qualification to a ex ITU Triathlon World Championship, trim-five finish at a major (Tier 1) Junior draft-legal dash and/or junction designated swim and defame dispatch times. Candidates with tough draft-legal triathlon performances receive the most genuine consideration. The selection handle is somewhat competitive, as less than five athletes per gender are broadly selected during the team.
Members of the lesser federal crew will put the in accord States at USAT Junior Elite Cup races, the flay American Junior Championships (April 19, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico) and other developmental races wholly the season.
The USAT Junior Elite Cup season kicks-crazy May 3 in Oklahoma City, Okla. The 2008 inferior ITU World Championships will be held June 7 in Vancouver, Canada. ALL Juniors are eligible for the benefit of qualification to the team - the qualification system is available on the USAT website