Laurel Wassner
“I love my ISM saddle. I can't even look at my old saddle without cringing! I rode it for two years before realizing I could be much more comfortable. It's no wonder that the pro transition racks are lined with ISM saddles.”
| HOME: | New Paltz, NY and New York, NY |
| NICKNAME: | |
| MUSIC: | a little of everything from 70s punk rock to Mozart and especially Bruce Springstein! |
| FAVORITE FOOD: |
sushi and New York City slice of pizza |
| HOW YOU RELAX: | watch tv: mostly Law & Order and 30 Rock; take pictures |
| HOW YOU PREPARE FOR AN EVENT: |
train hard! |
| RECENT ACHIEVEMENT: | 2008 USAT Pro Rookie of the Year |
| FAVORITE QUOTE: | A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives - Jackie Robinson |
| WHAT'S IN YOUR
TRANSITION BAG YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: |
sunscreen |
| WHERE YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS: |
Hopefully still racing and raising awareness for young adults affected by cancer. |
| YOUR WEBSITE: | www.wassnertwins.com |
ABOUT "YOU"
In 2008 I fulfilled my dream of joining my twin sister as a professional triathlete. The dream began shortly after I finished my swimming career at George Washington University. However, my plans were derailed when I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 23. Suddenly, my world involved doctors, hospitals and chemotherapy instead of working, working out, and spending time with my friends. Throughout my treatment and the recovery that followed I watched on the sidelines as Bec pursued her athletic goals. Her success inspired me to get well and get strong! I stopped watching and started racing in 2007, and I feel better than ever. After a successful year as an amateur, I made my pro debut in 2008. The season went well and I was awarded Rookie of the Year by USA Triathlon, four years after Bec received the same award!
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2008:
1st Mighty Montauk Triathlon
3rd Philadelphia Triathlon
3rd Westchester Triathlon
2nd SheRox Philly
5th Iron Girl Las Vegas
3rd Iron Girl Columbia
7th New York City Triathlon
7th LA Triathlon
2007:
2nd US Open Amateur Championships
1st Might Montauk Triathlon
1st USAT Club Championships
- Bella Bayliss
- Eric Bean
- Laura Bennett
- Hillary Biscay
- David Blanco
- Eneko Elosegui
- Sarah Haskins
- W Houvenaghel
- John Howard
- Michellie Jones
- Becky Lavelle
- Joanna Lawn
- Eric Limkemann
- Tyler Lord
- Amanda Lovato
- Jozsef Major
- Chris McDonald
- Samantha McGlone
- Sara McLarty
- Angela Naeth
- Kirk Nelson
- Kate Pallardy
- Andy Potts
- Brad Seng
- Alison Shanks
- Raynard Tissink
- Patrick Vernay
- Laurel Wassner
- Rebeccah Wassner
- Zac Winchester
- Lucie Zelenkova