"I am thrilled to defend my Rev3 title and excited to race the new Olympic distance race. Rev 3 knows how to put on a truly memorable race and I will come prepared for the challenge. Athletes can expect an amazing course and production at every event." ~ Matty Reed

Bio

Olympian Matty Reed, known as Boom Boom, is one of the most decorated triathletes in competition today. Reed has been a dominant force in the triathlon world since 1994. Known for his strength across all three disciplines and one of the few true all-around triathletes, Reed excels at both drafting and non-drafting formats, Matt has won international titles such as the USA Olympic Trials, USA Nationals, Escape from Alcatraz, St. Anthony's, French Irontour, World Aquathon Championships and World Teams Title.

2009 brings renewed focus for the 2008 Olympian as Reed will look to compete in the 2009 Toyota Cup Series and the ITU Super Series. He will also highlight his season with defending his 2008 St Anthony's title and the other top USA non-drafting events. Reed looks to this new Olympic quad with specific goals and the ultimate highlight of representing the USA again in the London 2012 Games.

Matt proudly calls Boulder, Colorado home and races in the red white and blue of the USA. Born and raised as a triathlete, Matt enjoys the challenge of three sports and thrives in the sport of triathlon.

Follow this tall and fast triathlete as strives to achieve his triathlon dreams in 2009. Check out the press on Matt, Matt's journal entries and a photo gallery that captures this 6'5" star as he travels and races around the world. Being the world’s tallest professional triathlete, Reed always sees it from a higher point of view!

2008 Race Results:

RACE	PLACE
ITU World Championships	5th
Olympic Games	32nd
USA National	Champion
USA Olympic Trials	Champion
USA Haul to the Great Wall	Champion
Escape to Bermuda	Champion
St Anthony’s Triathlon	Champion
Boulder Peak Triathlon	Champion
Miami International	Champion
Lifetime Fitness Triathlon	5th
Accenture Chicago Triathlon	4th
ITU World Cup- Richards Bay South Africa	2nd
ITU World Cup- Madrid, Spain	10th
Toyota Cup Dallas	Flat Tyre
Treasure Island Triathon	5th