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 known for winning the 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championship. He has won many long-distance multi-sport events, 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, along the Hudson River.
In high school, Jordan played sports like squash and lacrosse. He later attended 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. This new path led him to become a professional triathlete.
Overcoming Challenges
Jordan had already won two Ironman competitions when he faced a serious challenge. In March 2010, he was in a severe car accident while riding his bike. He suffered many broken bones and lost a lot of blood. Luckily, a Chief Petty Officer named Thomas Sanchez helped him, which saved his life.
Jordan's recovery took many months. But he showed amazing determination and returned to competition. In August 2011, he won Ironman Canada. This victory was followed by several other wins in long-distance multi-sport events, proving his strength and comeback spirit.
Jordan Rapp's Personal Life
Jordan Rapp lives in Thousand Oaks, California, and Penticton, British Columbia. He is married to Jill Savege and they have a son named Quentin Thomas Rapp, who was born in 2011.
Besides being a professional triathlete, Jordan also works as the Chief Technology Officer for Slowtwitch.com. This website is a popular resource for triathletes.
Jordan is also involved in charity work. Every year, he supports World Bicycle Relief. As part of his involvement, he gives away his bike to someone who needs it and helps raise money for the charity. This organization provides bicycles to people in developing countries to help them with transportation, education, and healthcare.
Jordan Rapp's Notable Achievements
Jordan Rapp has achieved many impressive results in his career:
- 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
See also
In Spanish: Jordan Rapp para niños
