Timothy O'Donnell (triathlete)

Timothy O'Donnell (born October 1, 1980) is an American long-distance triathlete. He won the 2009 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships, placed third at the 2015 Ironman World Championship, and was second at the 2019 Ironman World Championship.

Timothy O'Donnell
Tim O'Donnell at 2014 Ironman 70.3 Brasil
Personal information
Born (1980-10-01) October 1, 1980[1]
Shavertown, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Height5 ft 11+12 in (1.82 m)[2]
Weight165 lb (75 kg)[2]
Spouse(s)Mirinda Carfrae
Sport
CountryUnited States
Turned pro2003[2]
Coached byJulie Dibens
Medal record
Men's triathlon
Representing  United States
ITU Long Distance World Championships
2009 Perth Elite
2010 Immenstadt Elite
Ironman World Championship
2019Individual
2015Individual
Ironman 70.3 World Championships
2010 ClearwaterIndividual

O'Donnell was originally a swimmer who began competing in triathlon on the advice of his brother while at the United States Naval Academy.[3] In 2013, O'Donnell won Ironman Brazil with a time 8:01:32. He was 5th at the 2013 Ironman World Championship and was the first American to cross the line. In 2014 O'Donnell announced that he had begun working with Mark Allen in preparation for the 2014 Ironman World Championship. He experienced a disappointing finish at the championship when he experienced stomach pain and walked during the marathon. He finished third in the 2015 Ironman World Championship, where he completed the bike leg behind winner Jan Frodeno, before eventually being overtaken on the run by Andreas Raelert.

O'Donnell married fellow triathlete Mirinda Carfrae in 2013.

References

  1. "Timothy O'Donnell – biography". timothyodonnell.com. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  2. "Timothy O'Donnell / Athletes / USA Triathlon". usatriathlon.org. USA Triathlon. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  3. Houston, Nate (June 24, 2014). "Champion Triathlete". trainelite.com. Retrieved May 28, 2015.


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