Matt Hanson
Matthew (Matt) Hanson (born May 7, 1985 in West Concord ) is an American triathlete and multiple Ironman winner. He is included in the best list of American triathletes on the Ironman distance .
Career
In 2011 he started his first triathlon. Matt Hanson finished ninth in his age group in 2013 at the Ironman Hawaii (3.86 km swim, 180.2 km bike and 42.195 km run). He has been a professional in the First Endurance Team since the 2014 season .
In April 2017 he won the Ironman Texas (Memorial Hermann Ironman North American Championship) with his winning time of 7:52:44 hours and thus the fastest time ever achieved by an American on the Ironman distance.
In April 2018, he was able to improve his best time in the North American Championship by 13 minutes and win the race for the third time after 7:39:25 hours. In June 2019, the 34-year-old won the Ironman Boulder and set a new course record with his winning time of 7:57:03 hours.
He has been married since 2009 and lives with his wife in Alta .
Sporting successes
Date / year | rank | competition | venue | time | comment |
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15th Mar 2020 | 1 | Ironman 70.3 Campeche | Campeche | 03:48:57 | |
4th Dec 2016 | 4th | Ironman 70.3 Cartagena | Cartagena | 03:38:01 | |
Nov 27, 2016 | 2 | Ironman 70.3 Punta del Este | Punta del Este | 03:46:31 | Second behind the Brazilian Santiago Ascenco |
Oct. 30, 2016 | 3 | Ironman 70.3 Austin | Austin | 03:25:43 | |
4th Sep 2016 | 1 | Des Moines Triathlon | Iowa | 01:50:35 | Olympic distance winner |
Date / year | rank | competition | venue | time | comment |
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June 9, 2019 | 1 | Ironman boulder | Boulder | 07:57:03 | new course record |
April 28, 2018 | 1 | Ironman Texas | The Woodlands | 07:39:25 | with a new personal best and US record - shortened bike course |
Apr 22, 2017 | 1 | Ironman Texas | The Woodlands | 07:52:44 | US record |
25 Sep 2016 | 4th | Ironman Chattanooga | Chattanooga | 08:25:36 | behind Marino Vanhoenacker |
May 14, 2016 | 23 | Ironman Texas | The Woodlands | 08:07:07 | |
5th Mar 2016 | 4th | Ironman New Zealand | Taupo | 08:12:30 | |
May 16, 2015 | 1 | Ironman Texas | The Woodlands | 08:07:03 | North American Ironman Champion |
28 Sep 2014 | 1 | Ironman Chattanooga | Chattanooga | 08:12:32 | |
Sep 7 2014 | 5 | Ironman Wisconsin | Madison (Wisconsin) | 08:50:16 | |
June 29, 2014 | 5 | Ironman Coeur d'Alene | Idaho | 08:39:22 | new record on the running track with 2:42:07 h |
17th May 2014 | 6th | Ironman Texas | The Woodlands | 08:25:51 | 2:41:38 hours for the marathon |
Nov 17, 2013 | 18th | Ironman Arizona | Tempe (Arizona) | 08:30 | first start as a professional |
Oct 12, 2013 | 77 | Ironman Hawaii | Hawaii | 09:07:56 | Ninth in the age group with the fastest running time (2:53 h) |
May 19, 2013 | 14th | Ironman Texas | The Woodlands | 09:03:57 | as the third fastest amateur |
(DNF - Did Not Finish )
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ First Endurance Names 2018 Triathlon Team (February 5, 2018)
- ↑ TRIATHLON: Hanson sets new course record, wins second IRONMAN (April 22, 2017)
- ↑ Matt Hanson wins Ironman Boulder men's race (June 9, 2019)
- ↑ Leiferman and Seymour Lasso Wins in Texas (October 31, 2016)
- ↑ Running man Matt Hanson (May 28, 2014)
- ↑ 10/12/2013 Results: IRONMAN World Championship
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Hanson, Matt |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Hanson, Matthew |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American triathlete |
DATE OF BIRTH | May 7, 1985 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | West Concord |