Matt Reed
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Matthew Reed at 2015 San Diego International Triathlon
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.
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.
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- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-08-24. Retrieved 2009-10-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2009-10-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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Categories:
- 1975 births
- New Zealand male triathletes
- American male triathletes
- Triathletes at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Olympic triathletes of the United States
- Living people