Gwen Jorgensen
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Gwen Rosemary Jorgensen (born 25 April 1986 in Waukesha, Wisconsin
) is a professional American triathlete and a member of the 2012 Olympic Team.
It was not until 2010 that Gwen Jorgensen turned to triathlon. At the World University Triathlon Championships in Spain she won the silver medal and was elected USA Triathlon Rookie of the year.
At the World Championship Series triathlon in London 2011, Gwen Jorgensen placed 2nd and thus earned a spot on the 2012 US Olympic triathlon team.
Gwen Jorgensen attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she swam and ran for the Badgers. She earned her Master's in accounting and passed the CPA
exam.
She is employed by Ernst & Young in Milwaukee where she is also resident.
Unless indicated otherwise, the following events are triathlons (Olympic Distance) and refer to the Elite category.
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. The population was 70,718 at the 2010 census, making it the largest community in the county and 7th largest in the state. The city is located adjacent to the Town of Waukesha...
) is a professional American triathlete and a member of the 2012 Olympic Team.
It was not until 2010 that Gwen Jorgensen turned to triathlon. At the World University Triathlon Championships in Spain she won the silver medal and was elected USA Triathlon Rookie of the year.
At the World Championship Series triathlon in London 2011, Gwen Jorgensen placed 2nd and thus earned a spot on the 2012 US Olympic triathlon team.
Gwen Jorgensen attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she swam and ran for the Badgers. She earned her Master's in accounting and passed the CPA
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Public Accountant is the statutory title of qualified accountants in the United States who have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA...
exam.
She is employed by Ernst & Young in Milwaukee where she is also resident.
ITU Competitions
The following list is based upon the official ITU rankings and the ITU Athletes's Profile Page.Unless indicated otherwise, the following events are triathlons (Olympic Distance) and refer to the Elite category.
| Date | Competition | Place | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-28 | FISU 10th World University Triathlon Championships | Valencia | 2 |
| 2010-06-26 | Pan American Cup | Coteau-du-Lac | 5 |
| 2010-07-10 | Pan American Cup | San Francisco | 3 |
| 2010-08-20 | Premium Pan American Cup | Kelowna | 5 |
| 2010-09-03 | Duathlon World Championships | Edinburgh | 13 |
| 2010-09-25 | Premium Pan American Cup | Tuscaloosa | 8 |
| 2010-10-10 | World Cup | Huatulco | 5 |
| 2010-10-17 | Pan American Championships | Puerto Vallarta | 2 |
| 2011-03-05 | Sprint Pan American Cup | Clermont | 3 |
| 2011-03-26 | World Cup | Mooloolaba | 16 |
| 2011-04-09 | Pan American Cup | Mazatlan | 5 |
| 2011-05-08 | World Cup | Monterrey | 5 |
| 2011-06-04 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Madrid | DNF |
| 2011-07-16 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | Hamburg | 27 |
| 2011-08-06 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series | London | 2 |
| 2011-08-14 | World Cup | Tiszaújváros | 1 |
| 2011-08-20 | Sprint World Championships | Lausanne |