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'''Taylor Spivey''' (born 1991) is an American professional [[Triathlon|triathlete]]. On June 11, 2017 she took home her career-first World Triathlon Series medal in [[Leeds, England]].<ref>http://www.teamusa.org/News/2017/June/11/Taylor-Spivey-Wins-Career-First-World-Triathlon-Series-Medal-A-Silver</ref> finishing in second place to take the silver medal behind [[Flora Duffy]] of Bermuda and ahead of [[Alice Betto]] of Italy.
'''Taylor Spivey''' (born 1991) is an American professional [[Triathlon|triathlete]]. At the conclusion of the 2019 season she placed fourth in the [[2019 ITU World Triathlon Series|ITU World Triathlon Series]]<ref>https://triathlon.org/rankings/itu_world_triathlon_series/female</ref> in the behind [[Katie Zaferes]], [[Jess Learmonth]], and [[Georgia Taylor-Brown]]. This followed up a 8th place series finish in 2018,<ref>https://wts.triathlon.org/rankings/archive/2018</ref> 12th in 2017<ref>https://wts.triathlon.org/rankings/archive/2017</ref> and 50th in 2016.<ref>https://wts.triathlon.org/rankings/archive/2016</ref> Spivey competes at Elite pro level in the [[ITU Triathlon World Cup]], [[ITU World Triathlon Series]], [[Grand Prix de Triathlon]], American Triathlon Confederation (CAMTRI) and [[Super League Triathlon]] competitions.


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==Career==
At the conclusion of the 2019 season she ranks fourth<ref>https://triathlon.org/rankings/itu_world_triathlon_series/female</ref> in the world behind [[Katie Zaferes]], [[Jess Learmonth]], and [[Georgia Taylor-Brown]]. This is her career best ITU ranking to date, having ranked 8th in 2018 <ref>https://wts.triathlon.org/rankings/archive/2018</ref>, 12th in 2017<ref>https://wts.triathlon.org/rankings/archive/2017</ref> and 50th in 2016<ref>https://wts.triathlon.org/rankings/archive/2016</ref>.
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Spivey is the daughter of Mark Spivey and Bonnie Spivey.<ref>https://edmontonsun.com/sports/other-sports/jones-triathlon-contender-taylor-spivey-could-have-been-canadian</ref>. In interviews she has credited her parents with her introduction to triathlon, with her mother having a former career as a professional long course ([[Ironman Triathlon|Ironman]]) triathlete and her father also competing at Ironman distance as an age-group athlete. Indeed, it is understood that her mother was pregnant with Taylor whilst competing at Ironman distance. Born in Southern California, her background is in [[surf lifesaving]]. She took up short course (sprint and standard distance) triathlon in college. <ref>https://www.triathlon.org/athletes/profile/81334/taylor_spivey</ref>


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Spivey attended Mira Costa High School, and went on to study Architecture at [[California Polytechnic State University]], graduating with a BA Architecture (cum laude).<ref>https://www.tkspivey.com/about.html</ref>
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Taylor competes at Elite pro level in the [[ITU Triathlon World Cup]], [[ITU World Triathlon Series]], [[Grand Prix de Triathlon]], American Triathlon Confederation (CAMTRI) and [[Super League Triathlon]] competitions.

==Early Life==
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She is the daughter of Mark Spivey and Bonnie Spivey.<ref>https://edmontonsun.com/sports/other-sports/jones-triathlon-contender-taylor-spivey-could-have-been-canadian</ref>. In interviews she has credited her parents with her introduction to triathlon, with her mother having a former career as a professional long course ([[Ironman Triathlon|Ironman]]) triathlete and her father also competing at Ironman distance as an age-group athlete. Indeed, it is understood that her mother was pregnant with Taylor whilst competing at Ironman distance.

Born in Southern California, her background is in [[surf lifesaving]]. She took up short course (sprint and standard distance) triathlon in college. <ref>https://www.triathlon.org/athletes/profile/81334/taylor_spivey</ref>

==Education==
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Taylor attended Mira Costa High School, and went on to study Architecture at [[California Polytechnic State University]], graduating with a BA Architecture (Cum Laude)<ref>https://www.tkspivey.com/about.html</ref>

==Personal Life==
Her partner is the current [[ITU World Triathlon Series]] Male World Champion, [[Vincent Luis]].

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==Career==
Taylor competes at Elite pro level in the [[ITU Triathlon World Cup]], [[ITU World Triathlon Series]], [[Grand Prix de Triathlon]], American Triathlon Confederation (CAMTRI) and [[Super League Triathlon]] competitions. All of these competitions are short course (sprint and standard distance triathlon at world cup and ITU World Triathlon Series level) although in interviews she has expressed an interest in competing in middle distance ([[Half ironman|70.3 or Half Ironman]]) triathlons in the future.


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Spivey competes at Elite pro level in the [[ITU Triathlon World Cup]], [[ITU World Triathlon Series]], [[Grand Prix de Triathlon]], American Triathlon Confederation (CAMTRI) and [[Super League Triathlon]] competitions. All of these competitions are short course (sprint and standard distance triathlon at world cup and ITU World Triathlon Series level) although in interviews she has expressed an interest in competing in middle distance (half-iron distance) triathlons in the future.
She trains with The Triathlon Squad<ref>https://www.tkspivey.com/about.html</ref>, a training group headed by lead coach Paulo Sousa and composed of a mix of American and international athletes.


She is also a member of [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poissy_Triathlon Poissy Triathlon (french language site)], a professional triathlon team which competes as part of the French Triathlon Grand Prix.
Spivey trains with The Triathlon Squad<ref>https://www.tkspivey.com/about.html</ref>, a training group headed by lead coach Paulo Sousa and composed of a mix of American and international athletes. She is also a member of Poissy Triathlon, a professional triathlon team which competes as part of the French Triathlon Grand Prix.


=== ITU World Triathlon Series Competitions ===
=== ITU World Triathlon Series competitions ===
Spivey's [[ITU World Triathlon Series]] race results are:<ref>http://www.triathlon.org/athletes/results/81334/taylor_spivey</ref>
Spivey's [[ITU World Triathlon Series]] race results are:<ref>http://www.triathlon.org/athletes/results/81334/taylor_spivey</ref>


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=== [[ITU Triathlon World Cup]] Competitions ===
=== ITU Triathlon World Cup competitions ===
Spivey's [[ITU Triathlon World Cup]] Series race results are:<ref>http://www.triathlon.org/athletes/results/81334/taylor_spivey</ref>
Spivey's [[ITU Triathlon World Cup]] Series race results are:<ref>http://www.triathlon.org/athletes/results/81334/taylor_spivey</ref>


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=== American Triathlon Confederation (CAMTRI) Competitions ===
=== American Triathlon Confederation competitions ===
Spivey's CAMTRI race results are:<ref>http://www.triathlon.org/athletes/results/81334/taylor_spivey</ref>
Spivey's American Triathlon Confederation (CAMTRI) race results are:<ref>http://www.triathlon.org/athletes/results/81334/taylor_spivey</ref>


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=== [[Super League Triathlon]] competitions ===
=== Super League Triathlon competitions ===
Spivey's [[Super League Triathlon]] race results are:<ref>https://superleaguetriathlon.com/race-results/results-championship-series/</ref>
Spivey's [[Super League Triathlon]] race results are:<ref>https://superleaguetriathlon.com/race-results/results-championship-series/</ref>


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Revision as of 21:45, 6 July 2020

Taylor Spivey
Personal information
Full nameTaylor Katherine Spivey
NationalityAmerican
BornApril 13th, 1991
Redondo Beach, California
Websitewww.tkspivey.com
Sport
SportTriathlon
Coached byPaolo Sousa
Medal record
Representing  United States
Women's Triathlon

Taylor Spivey (born 1991) is an American professional triathlete. At the conclusion of the 2019 season she placed fourth in the ITU World Triathlon Series[1] in the behind Katie Zaferes, Jess Learmonth, and Georgia Taylor-Brown. This followed up a 8th place series finish in 2018,[2] 12th in 2017[3] and 50th in 2016.[4] Spivey competes at Elite pro level in the ITU Triathlon World Cup, ITU World Triathlon Series, Grand Prix de Triathlon, American Triathlon Confederation (CAMTRI) and Super League Triathlon competitions.

Career

Spivey is the daughter of Mark Spivey and Bonnie Spivey.[5]. In interviews she has credited her parents with her introduction to triathlon, with her mother having a former career as a professional long course (Ironman) triathlete and her father also competing at Ironman distance as an age-group athlete. Indeed, it is understood that her mother was pregnant with Taylor whilst competing at Ironman distance. Born in Southern California, her background is in surf lifesaving. She took up short course (sprint and standard distance) triathlon in college. [6]

Spivey attended Mira Costa High School, and went on to study Architecture at California Polytechnic State University, graduating with a BA Architecture (cum laude).[7]

Spivey competes at Elite pro level in the ITU Triathlon World Cup, ITU World Triathlon Series, Grand Prix de Triathlon, American Triathlon Confederation (CAMTRI) and Super League Triathlon competitions. All of these competitions are short course (sprint and standard distance triathlon at world cup and ITU World Triathlon Series level) although in interviews she has expressed an interest in competing in middle distance (half-iron distance) triathlons in the future.

Spivey trains with The Triathlon Squad[8], a training group headed by lead coach Paulo Sousa and composed of a mix of American and international athletes. She is also a member of Poissy Triathlon, a professional triathlon team which competes as part of the French Triathlon Grand Prix.

ITU World Triathlon Series competitions

Spivey's ITU World Triathlon Series race results are:[9]

ITU Triathlon World Cup competitions

Spivey's ITU Triathlon World Cup Series race results are:[10]

American Triathlon Confederation competitions

Spivey's American Triathlon Confederation (CAMTRI) race results are:[11]

Super League Triathlon competitions

Spivey's Super League Triathlon race results are:[12]


References

  1. ^ https://triathlon.org/rankings/itu_world_triathlon_series/female
  2. ^ https://wts.triathlon.org/rankings/archive/2018
  3. ^ https://wts.triathlon.org/rankings/archive/2017
  4. ^ https://wts.triathlon.org/rankings/archive/2016
  5. ^ https://edmontonsun.com/sports/other-sports/jones-triathlon-contender-taylor-spivey-could-have-been-canadian
  6. ^ https://www.triathlon.org/athletes/profile/81334/taylor_spivey
  7. ^ https://www.tkspivey.com/about.html
  8. ^ https://www.tkspivey.com/about.html
  9. ^ http://www.triathlon.org/athletes/results/81334/taylor_spivey
  10. ^ http://www.triathlon.org/athletes/results/81334/taylor_spivey
  11. ^ http://www.triathlon.org/athletes/results/81334/taylor_spivey
  12. ^ https://superleaguetriathlon.com/race-results/results-championship-series/


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