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Matt Hanson is a Fast Guy!

Tuesday, 19 April 2016 00:10

Did you know that MATT HANSON, one of America's premier long distance triathletes, is from Minnesota originally? Now 30, Matt grew up in West Concord, a tiny village east of Owatonna. He left his ancestral home to attend Buena Vista University in Storm Lake in northwestern Iowa. He lives there still.
Looking at his website, we learned that he is a totally cool guy. He loves tacos, pepperoni pizza and Tom Petty, three things that only cool people like. He became a triathlete in 2011 and made his pro debut at Ironman Arizona in 2013....

His results are impressive. Check out some of his highlights:
2015 -
1st @ Ironman North American Championships (Ironman Texas) - 8:07:03 - Course Record
2014 -
1st @ Ironman Chattanooga - 8:12:32 (Run split CR: 2:47:40!)
5th @ Ironman Coeur D'Alene - 8:39:22 (Run Split CR - 2:42:07!)
6th @ Ironman Texas - 8:25:51 (Run Course CR - 2:41:38!)
2013 -
1st amateur @ Ironman Racine 70.3
1st overall @ Rev 3 Wisconsin Dells
3rd amateur @ Ironman Texas
18th overall @ Ironman Arizona - 8:30 (pro debut!)
 
Here is what Matt has done thus far in 2016:
- 4th @ Ironman New Zealand - 8:12:30 (2:41:20 run split!)
- 11th @ Ironman California 70.3

Website:  http://www.matthansontri.com