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| Nationality | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Citizenship | United States of America | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | July 25, 1978 Michigan, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 73 in (185 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Spain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Triathlon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| World finals | 2015 Xterra World Champion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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