Heather Sealover pushing a racing chair.

Development Team


The Dare2tri Development Team is comprised of athletes who are identified as talented and emerging paratriathletes.


Dare2tri supports Development Team members by providing grant funding, high-level coaching, mentorship, apparel, and other essential resources to help them progress in the sport. Development Team athletes compete in regional and national USA Triathlon-sanctioned races, with a focus on qualifying for the USA Paratriathlon National Championships and advancing their competitive careers.

Each year, Dare2tri hosts the Elite Team Camp, bringing together both Elite and Development Team members for an intensive, high-performance training experience. This camp offers world-class coaching, advanced skills development, and top-tier training opportunities to help athletes refine their racing techniques and elevate their performance. Camp activities take place at premier U.S. Paralympic training sites, such as the Lakeshore Foundation and the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.

2025 Development Team

Abby Sams Dimock pushing racing wheelchair.

Abby Sams Dimock

  • Class PTWC
  • Location Madison, AL

Danielle Cummings

  • Class PTS4
  • Location Albuquerque, NM
Emily Sweeney in a racing chair.

Emily Sweeney

  • Class PTWC
  • Location Montrose, NY

Elizabeth Fideler

  • Class PTVI
  • Location Fontana, WI

Gavin Pursley

  • Class PTS5
  • Location Tucson, AZ
Heather Sealover in a racing chair.

Heather Sealover

  • Class PTWC • Air Force
  • Location Clermont, FL

James Hessen

  • Class PTS4 • Coast Guard Vet
  • Location Traverse City, MI

John Marquez

  • Class PTWC
  • Location Miami, FL
Julius McManus pushing racing wheelchair.

Julius McManus

  • Class PTWC • Air Force Vet
  • Location Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Lenny Aron running.

Lenny Aron

  • Class PTVI
  • location St. Petersburg, FL
Olivia Molnar in a racing chair.

Olivia Molnar

  • Class PTWC
  • location Lewisville, TX
Virginia Ogburn practicing bike transition.

Virginia Ogburn

  • Class PTS5
  • Location Charlotte, NC