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Photos: USA Triathlon Olympic Hopefuls

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  • Published May 9, 2012
  • Updated May 10, 2012 at 7:59 PM UTC
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    Jarrod Shoemaker

    Photo: Delly Carr/Triathlon.org

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Laura Bennett

    Photo: Delly Carr/Triathlon.org

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Greg Billington

    Photo: Janos Schmidt/Triathlon.org

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Ethan Brown

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Matt Chrabot

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Mark Fretta

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Sarah Haskins

    Photo: Richard Lam/Triathlon.org

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Manny Huerta

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Hunter Kemper

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Jenna Parker

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Jillian Petersen

    Photo: Claudia Mercado/Triathlon.org

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Kaitlin Shiver

    Photo: Janos Schmidt/Triathlon.org

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Kelly Whitley

    Photo: Triathlon.org

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Already Qualified: Sarah Groff

    Photo: Delly Carr/Triathlon.org

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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    Already Qualified: Gwen Jorgensen

    Photo: Delly Carr/Triathlon.org

    Although there are a few key favorites to round out the 2012 U.S. London Olympics Triathlon Team, the reality is that any American racing in this weekend’s ITU World Triathlon Series San Diego events could nab a spot on the London start line. Not pictured: Kristi Johnson and Lindsey Jerdonek

    Qualification Criteria

    A top-nine finish on the women’s side will automatically qualify an athlete for the Games. If multiple athletes place in the top nine, the top finisher will earn a spot on the U.S. roster. If no U.S. women place in the top nine in San Diego, the final spot on the Olympic roster will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    The first U.S. male to cross the finish line in San Diego will be London bound, regardless of placing. Two men can qualify for the U.S. Olympic roster in San Diego, provided they both place in the top nine. If necessary, any remaining spots will be filled by a discretionary selection by the USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Selection Committee.

    Visit Triathlon.org for the complete men’s and women’s start lists.

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