Jordan Rapp facts for kids
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Rapp running in the 2009 Wildflower Triathlon
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| Nickname(s) | Rappstar | ||||||||||||||||
| Born | July 28, 1980 | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Triathlon | ||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Michael Kruger | ||||||||||||||||
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Jordan Rapp (born July 28, 1980) is an American professional triathlete. A triathlete is an athlete who competes in a triathlon, a race that combines swimming, cycling, and running. Jordan Rapp is famous for winning the 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championship. He has won 8 long-distance races, including five Ironman Triathlon competitions.
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Jordan Rapp's Athletic Journey
Jordan Rapp was born in New York City. As a child, he lived in Tokyo, Japan, and spent summers in a small cabin in upstate New York. When he was nine, his family moved to the suburbs north of New York City.
Early Sports and College Life
In high school, Jordan played sports like squash and lacrosse. He then went to Princeton University, where he was part of the rowing team. After an injury during training for the U.S. National Team, he started competing in triathlons.
Overcoming Challenges
Jordan had already won two Ironman competitions when he was in a serious bike accident on March 23, 2010. He suffered many broken bones and other injuries. Luckily, a Chief Petty Officer named Thomas Sanchez helped him and saved his life.
Jordan's recovery took several months. But he worked hard and made an amazing comeback! He returned to win Ironman Canada in August 2011. After that, he won several other long-distance multi-sport events.
Jordan Rapp's Personal Life
Jordan Rapp lives in Thousand Oaks, California, and Penticton, British Columbia. He lives with his wife, Jill Savege, and their son, Quentin Thomas Rapp, who was born on June 21, 2011. Besides being a professional triathlete, Jordan is also the Chief Technology Officer for Slowtwitch.com, a website about triathlon.
Giving Back to the Community
Every year, Jordan takes part in World Bicycle Relief. This charity helps people in developing countries get bicycles. As part of his involvement, Jordan gives away his own bike to someone who needs it. He also helps raise money for the charity.
Jordan Rapp's Notable Achievements
Here are some of Jordan Rapp's most impressive wins:
- 2019: Masters National Track Cycling Championships 3k Individual Pursuit - 1st place
- 2015: Ironman Mont-Tremblant - 1st place
- 2012: Leadman Epic 250, Bend, Oregon - 1st place
- 2012: Ironman New York - U.S. Championships - 1st place
- 2012: Ironman Texas - 1st place§
- 2011: ITU Long Distance World Championships - 1st place
- 2011: Ironman Canada - 1st place
- 2011: Leadman Epic 250, Las Vegas - 1st place
- 2009: Ironman Arizona - 1st place∞‡
- 2009: Ironman Canada - 1st place
‡ bike course record
∞ course record
§ run course record
External Links
- Specialized Profile profile
See also
In Spanish: Jordan Rapp para niños
