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Matt Reed

Matt Reed

New Zealand-American triathlete

For other people named Matthew Reed, see Matthew Reed (disambiguation).

Matthew Reed (born November 8, 1975, in Palmerston North, New Zealand) is an American elite triathlete. Reed became a US citizen in 2007,[1] and lives and trains in Arizona.

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In 2009, Reed won 7 triathlons and the Toyota Cup Series.[2] His triumphs came at Ironman California 70.3, Miami International Triathlon, Pan American Championships, REV 3 Half-Ironman, Life Time Fitness Minneapolis, Chicago Triathlon and Dallas Triathlon.

Reed was named USA Triathlon’s Athlete of the Year for 2008.[3] He won the US Olympic trials and placed thirty-second at the Beijing Games. Reed also finished fifth in the 2008 World Championships, the highest place ever for an American male.

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    "Matthew Reed | Athletes | USA Triathlon". Archived from the original on 2009-08-24. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
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    "2008 Elite Athletes of the Year | News | USA Triathlon". Archived from the original on 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
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