About Matt Reed
Born 1975. Matt Reed is an American and New Zealand triathlete.
Matthew Reed (born November 8, 1975, in Palmerston North, New Zealand) is an American elite triathlete. Reed became a US citizen in 2007, and lives and trains in Arizona.
In 2009, Reed won 7 triathlons and the Toyota Cup Series. His triumphs came at Ironman California 70.3, Miami International Triathlon, Pan American Championships, REV 3 Half-Ironman, Life Time Fitness Minneapolis, Chicago Triathlon and Dallas Triathlon.
Reed was named USA Triathlon’s Athlete of the Year for 2008. He won the US Olympic trials and placed thirty-second at the Beijing Games. Reed also finished fifth in the 2008 World Championships, the highest place ever for an American male.
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Who is Matt Reed?
New Zealand-American triathlete
When was Matt Reed born?
Matt Reed was born on 8 November 1975 in Palmerston North.
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Matt Reed is a triathlete.
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Matt Reed is American and New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matt Reed. https://biography.guide/matt-reed-triathlete/
MLA: "Matt Reed." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matt-reed-triathlete/.
Chicago: "Matt Reed." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matt-reed-triathlete/.
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