Athlete Interview Archives - Grand Rapids Triathlon

Triathlon is for Lovers

Roses are red. Violets are blue. I would swim, bike and run all day to get to you! We love hearing how triathlon has brought…

Chelsea MontesFebruary 14, 2022

Athlete Interview Grand Rapids Virtual Triathlon

Grand Rapids Virtual Triathlon 9.5 Athlete Spotlight: Felipe Castro

One of the benefits of signing up for a virtual triathlon is that you can participate and compete wherever - even from another country. With…

Chelsea MontesJune 19, 2020

Athlete Interview Beginner Triathlete

Huntington Bank Athlete Spotlight: Kate Martisius

Since day one, Huntington Bank has been one of the biggest supporters of Grand Rapids Triathlon, they have been with us since the 2011 inaugural…

Chelsea MontesJune 16, 2020

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Celebrating 10 years of triathlon: when the GR Tri hosted a mid-race wedding

The Grand Rapids Triathlon is celebrating its 10th-anniversary event this year! Since it's debut race in 2011, thousands of people have toed the start line…

Chelsea MontesFebruary 20, 2020

Athlete Interview Beginner Triathlete

Fox 17’s Brody Carter Living Healthier through a Triathlon Transformation

Triathlon is a lifetime sport. One of the biggest incentives to get involved is the fact that there is never a wrong time to start.…

Chelsea MontesJanuary 27, 2020

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Interview: Athena National Championship Athlete & Amway Employee, Katie Stanley

This is the Grand Rapids Triathlon’s fourth consecutive year hosting the USAT Clydesdale and Athena National Championship. Men weighing 220 lbs or more and Women...