Kendall Gretsch H2

  • United States
  • Born: 1992
Biography

USA’s Kendall Gretsch was born with spina bifida, a birth defect that affects the spinal cord, but still was closely involved in sports from a young age and eventually discovered para triathlon. In 2015, the year she defended her world title in her home town Chicago, Gretsch was nominated for a 2015 Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award (ESPY) award in the Best Female Athlete with a Disability category.

A three-time PTWC world champion, at Tokyo 2020, Kendall won the first Paralympic gold in her category after a dramatic sprint finish with Lauren Parker. She is also a Winter Paralympic Champion in Nordic skiing.

Career highlights:
- Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Champion
- Three-time World Champion

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Latest Athlete Results
2
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
02 Sep, 2024 - PTWC Women - 01:07:46
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2024 World Triathlon Para Series Montreal
29 Jun, 2024 - PTWC Women - 01:05:34
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2024 World Triathlon Para Series Swansea
22 Jun, 2024 - PTWC Women - 01:13:36
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2024 World Triathlon Para Series Yokohama
11 May, 2024 - PTWC Women - 01:05:40
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2023 World Triathlon Para Championships Pontevedra
24 Sep, 2023 - Open Para Triathlon Mixed Relay - 00:13:07
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Athlete Fact Sheet
Given Name Kendall
Family Name Gretsch H2
Representing USA
Para triathlon Class PTWC
Para triathlon Subclass H2
Year of Birth 1992
Residence Downers Grove, United States
World Triathlon Athlete ID 83771
Kendall's next event
17 - 20 Oct, 2024
2024 World Triathlon Para Championships Torremolinos-Andalucia
Torremolinos, Spain • Start List
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