Melissa Mantak Explained

Melissa Mantak (born 1962) is a triathlete and triathlon coach from the United States.[1] In 2010 she was named USA Triathlon's National Coach of the Year.[2]

Biography

Mantak completed a master's degree in sport sciences at the University of Denver. She completed her first triathlon in 1984, while at university.[3] She competed professionally as a triathlete then in 2006 started her own coaching business. In 2007 she was appointed head coach to the United States triathlon team for International Triathlon Union World Cup races.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Union. International Triathlon. Athlete Profile: Melissa Mantak. 2020-09-08. Triathlon.org. en.
  2. Web site: 2014-03-14. Live chat: Gearing up for a triathlon this year? Get tips from USA Triathlon's National Coach of the Year Melissa Mantak. 2020-09-08. Los Angeles Times. en-US.
  3. Web site: Mantak. Melissa. 22 January 2020. HOW TRIATHLON CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20210801160736/https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/News/Blogs/Multisport-Lab/2020/January/22/How-triathlon-can-change-your-life. August 1, 2021. 8 September 2020. Team USA.