Photo Gallery: 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Champs
- By Liz Hichens
- Published Mar 5, 2011
- Updated Jan 5, 2012 at 7:56 PM UTC

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
The women took to the course after the age-group races. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
The shallow water turned the swim portion into a swim/run event. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
As is almost always the case, American Sara McLarty led the women out of the swim. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
Alicia Kaye had a great swim, exiting the water in second. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
The Americans take charge on the bike. Haskins, McLarty and Kaye set the pace early on. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
The women's chase pack worked to get organized. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
The lead pack heads into T2. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
Eventual winner Helen Jenkins was confident and relaxed coming into T2. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
Sarah Haskins spent a good part of 2010 trying to recover from a running injury. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
Gwen Jorgenson kicked off her second year as a pro by taking third. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
The top three ladies: Jorgenson, Jenkins and Haskins.
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
The 750-meter swim didn't give the 66 men much of a chance to spread out. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
There was a tight peloton throughout the race. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
There was a tight peloton throughout the race. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
The men's lead pack on the run. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
Olympian Jarrod Shoemaker was the driving force behind establishing the draft-legal age group event. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
Junior women were chasing their shadows into the water. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
Top three ITU Pan Am Cup Women. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

Clermont Elite Sprint Race
The top-three men pose with their medals. Photo: Paul Phillips
Several U.S. triathletes going after spots for the 2012 London Olympics kicked off the 2011 season by competing in Saturday’s 2011 USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championships in Clermont, Fla. They were joined by several international athletes, making for a competitive race. See images of the fast day below.

FILED UNDER: Olympics / Photos TAGS: Clermont Triathlon / ITU Pan American Cup / Jarrod Shoemaker / Sarah Haskins / USA Triathlon Elite National Championships
Liz Hichens
Liz Hichens is the Web Producer of Triathlete.com. She is an Ironman and marathon finisher and fan of all endurance sports.

















