Dare2tri is proud to announce the 24 athletes selected for its 2025 Elite and Development Teams. This year’s roster features 12 Elite and 12 Development athletes who will represent Dare2tri as they compete throughout the 2025 paratriathlon season.
“Every year, we see our athletes push the boundaries of what’s possible in paratriathlon,” said Dan Tun, Dare2tri Co-Founder, Program Director, and Coach. “This 2025 team is a testament to the dedication, talent, and hard work that define Dare2tri, and we are proud to support them on their journey.”
As team members, these athletes will receive training support, funding, and coaching as they pursue their competitive paratriathlon goals.
Elite Team athletes compete at the highest levels of paratriathlon, racing on both the national and international circuits. They participate in USA Triathlon-sanctioned events and World Triathlon races across the globe, with many setting their sights on representing Team USA at the Paralympic Games.
The 12 athletes selected to the 2025 Elite Team are Adam Popp (Lafayette, CO), Hannah Longmire (Coralville, IA), Howie Sanborn (Denver, CO), Irwin Ramirez (Alexandria, VA), Jacie King (Tucson, AZ), Jorge Torres-Hinojoza (Oswego, IL), Josh Sweeney (Nampa, ID), Kyle Stepp (Albuquerque, NM), Melissa Stockwell (Colorado Springs, CO), Michelle Dynes (Thailand), Skyler Fisher (Dallas, TX) and William Laramie (Hammond, IN).
Development Team athletes focus on regional and national USA Triathlon-sanctioned races, working toward qualifying for the USA Paratriathlon National Championships and advancing their competitive careers.
The 12 athletes selected to the 2025 Development Team are Abby Sams Dimock (Madison, AL), Danielle Cummings (Albuquerque, NM), Elizabeth Fideler (Fontana, WI), Emily Sweeney (Montrose, NY), Gavin Pursley (Tucson, AZ), Heather Sealover (Clermont, FL), James Hessen (Traverse City, MI), John Marquez (Miami, FL), Julius McManus (Santa Rosa Beach, FL), Lenny Aron (St. Petersburg, FL), Olivia Molnar (Lewisville, TX) and Virginia Ogburn (Charlotte, NC).
Dare2tri launched the 2025 season with its annual Elite and Development Camp at the Lakeshore Foundation, a U.S. Paralympic training site in Alabama. This intensive camp provided athletes with expert coaching, advanced skills training, and high-performance development to set the stage for a successful season.
Stay tuned as we follow these incredible athletes on their journey throughout 2025!
