Angela Elaine Naeth is a Canadian-American triathlete and gravel cyclist with numerous successes in endurance sports. With a career spanning over a decade, she has established herself as a formidable force in the world of endurance sports, known for her athletic achievements and dedication to fostering a supportive community for women in endurance sports.
Career highlights
editNaeth's achievements include:
- Multiple Ironman Champion
- 2018 Ironman North American Champion
- 8th place finish at the 2018 Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, with a time of 8:57:34[1]
- 3 full Ironman wins, all under 9 hours
- 36 Ironman 70.3 podium finishes, including 19 titles
- 5+ Ironman podium finishes
In gravel and mountain biking, Naeth has expanded her competitive reach:
- 2x Top 15 finish at Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race (best time: 8:26)
- 2x Top 8 finish at Unbound Gravel
- 16th (2022) and 17th (2023) place finishes in the Lifetime Race Series Pro division
Coaching and community involvement
editNaeth is the founder of Angela Naeth Coaching (angelanaethcoaching.com), where she leads a team of 5 coaches working with over 80 athletes. Her coaching philosophy focuses on both physical performance and mental resilience, offering personalized training programs for triathletes and cyclists.
In 2016, she founded IRACELIKEAGIRL, a global community supporting women in triathlon and running. The community is inclusive of all ages and abilities, offering monthly challenges, team events, and daily support. She later expanded this initiative to include GirlsGetGritty, focusing on women's participation in gravel cycling. GirlsGetGritty aims to address gender disparity in events like Unbound Gravel.
Professional roles
edit1. Professional Athlete: Competes in triathlons, cycling (gravel/mountain/road) events, and multi-day cycling events. She has participated in the Lifetime Series for 2 years.
2. Triathlon and Cycling Coach: Founder of Angela Naeth Coaching.
3. Team Founder: Creator of IRACELIKEAGIRL and GirlsGetGritty.
4. Podcast Host: Co-hosts the "I Race Like a Girl" podcast with Amy Woods, discussing topics related to endurance sports and women's empowerment in athletics.
Personal life
editNaeth holds dual citizenship in Canada and the United States. Her approach to sport goes beyond personal accolades; she is committed to sharing her knowledge, experiences, and passion with others. Whether competing at the highest levels of Ironman events, tackling grueling gravel races, or mentoring aspiring athletes, Naeth brings a unique blend of competitive drive and compassionate leadership to everything she does.
References
edit- ^ "IRONMAN Official Site | IRONMAN triathlon 140.6 & 70.3". m.ironman.com. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
