USA Triathlon Partners with Air Force Special Warfare as Official Partner of Excellence

February 15, 2024

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Triathlon today announced a partnership with the Air Force Special Warfare as the organization’s Official Partner of Excellence.

Air Force Special Warfare is the quiet professional force conducting global air, space, and cyber-enabled special operations across the spectrum of engagements with joint service and partner nations. They train to conquer any challenges our nation faces – from humanitarian, search and rescue or facing our adversaries anywhere in global conflict to protect allies and national interests.

As USA Triathlon’s Official Partner of Excellence, the Air Force Special Warfare is the presenting partner of USA Triathlon’s annual Athletes of the Year awards, with winners honored at the USA Triathlon Foundation Gala, held at the USA Triathlon Olympic & Sprint Distance National Championships on Sept. 13-15 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Air Force Special Warfare is also the presenting partner of the “Final Mile” at Olympic & Sprint Distance National Championships, the supporting partner of USA Triathlon’s Women’s Series events, and the presenting partner of the individual awards at USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships.

“USA Triathlon is thrilled to partner with Air Force Special Warfare as the organization’s Partner of Excellence,” said Victoria Brumfield, USA Triathlon CEO. “By training to conquer any challenge, Air Force Special Warfare perfectly embodies excellence and is a great fit to be the presenting partner of our annual USA Triathlon Athletes of the Year awards.”

“Air Force Special Warfare is extremely excited to partner with USA Triathlon. The exceptionally athletic members of USA Triathlon training to excel with a determined mindset are the individuals that we seek. Triathletes are some of the most dedicated and physically fit people and this partnership is the perfect opportunity for us to work with like-minded people who share many of the same attributes of our Air Force Special Warfare operators,” said Capt. Marc Esposito, Air Force Special Tactics Officer.

About Air Force Special Warfare

The Airmen who make up Air Force Special Warfare are the most specialized warriors on the planet. They are the ones other special forces look to when the mission calls for their unique skills and fearless commitment. A job for the mentally tough and physically strong, these Airmen are the elite experts of Global Access, Precision Strike, and Personnel Recovery, and will go anywhere in the world to conquer every challenge.

For Fiscal 2024, the U.S. Air Force is looking for nearly 1,600 special warfare operators and combat support Airmen. Learn more by visiting www.airforce.com and finding a Special Warfare recruiter near you.

About USA Triathlon

USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon, paratriathlon, and indoor and virtual multisport events in the United States. Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 4,000 races and connects with more than 400,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work at the grassroots level with athletes, coaches, and race directors — as well as the USA Triathlon Foundation — USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Triathlon Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. USA Triathlon is a proud member of World Triathlon and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

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