Matt Reed

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.

Matt Reed

Matthew Reed at 2015 San Diego International Triathlon
Personal information
Born	(1975-12-08) December 8, 1975 (age 49) Palmerston North, New Zealand
Relative	Shane Reed (brother)
Sport
Sport	Triathlon

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.