Triathlete of the Year with Katie Zaferes

Katie Zaferes - #1 Triathlete


What does it take to be ranked the #1 International Triathlon
Union triathlete in the world? In this episode we talk with Katie
Zaferes, 2016 Olympic triathlon participant for Team USA and
currently competing professionally in triathlons around the world
as the top ranked triathlete.


Katie shares with us her athletic background from running
cross-country in High School and college to becoming a
professional triathlete. She discusses her mental preparation for
competition and how she approaches her nutrition when travelling
to so many different locations around the world.


In the ITU World Triathlon Series, Katie finished her 2017 season
ranked 3rd in the world and her 2018 season ranked #2.  So
far in the 2019 season, Katie leads the world with a #1 ranking,
sweeping the first three events of the series with victories in
Abu Dhabi, Bermuda and Yokohama.  Approaching the 2020
Olympic Games, Katie has set her sights high, seeking to bring
home a medal to the United States.


In recognition of Katie’s ascent, USA Triathlon named her its
2017 and 2018 "Women's Triathlete of the Year."