Melissa Mantak

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Melissa Mantak (born 1962) is a triathlete and triathlon coach from the United States. [1] In 2010 she was named USA Triathlon's National Coach of the Year. [2]

Biography

Mantak completed a master's degree in sport sciences at the University of Denver. She completed her first triathlon in 1984, while at university. [3] She competed professionally as a triathlete then in 2006 started her own coaching business. In 2007 she was appointed head coach to the United States triathlon team for International Triathlon Union World Cup races. [2]

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References

  1. Union, International Triathlon. "Athlete Profile: Melissa Mantak". Triathlon.org. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  2. 1 2 "Live chat: Gearing up for a triathlon this year? Get tips from USA Triathlon's National Coach of the Year Melissa Mantak". Los Angeles Times. 2014-03-14. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  3. Mantak, Melissa (22 January 2020). "HOW TRIATHLON CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE". Team USA. Archived from the original on August 1, 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2020.