Sam Holmes
Representing: USA 
Gender: Male
Athlete Year of Birth: 1988
Athlete Weight: 163
Athlete Height: 6'1"
Athlete Lives: Denver United States
Current Ranking: No Ranking
Athlete Biography
Sam grew up in Kearney, Nebraska and has been swimming competitively since the age of 7, as well as cycling and running recreationally since the age of 16. He went to college on a swimming scholarship to the University of Wyoming. After college swimming, he was given a USA Triathlon membership by a family friend who saw his potential in the sport. He started the UW triathlon club, and was put in contact with USAT collegiate recruitment shortly thereafter. Sam qualified for his elite license in October of 2011 after 2 successful seasons as an age grouper, and is now competing in his first year as an elite.
Athlete Sponsors: Powerbar, SPY Optics
Athlete Language: English, Spanish
Athlete Tri Entry Year: 2010
Athlete Other Sports: Swimming
Athlete Education: B.A. in Spanish, University of Wyoming (May 2011)
Athlete Hobbies: Cooking, playing guitar
Athlete Coach: Zane Castro
