Chris Hammer (USA) • World Triathlon

Chris Hammer

United States
Born: 1986

Rankings
World Triathlon Paralympic Qualification Ranking	2
Para triathlon Ranking	2

Starts

50

Podiums

40

Wins

20 Biography

Currently ranked world number one, in 2013 Chris made his debut at the ITU Paratriathlon World Championships in London, finishing seventh. In the same year, he finished second in Edmonton and went on to win consecutive gold medals at the USA Paratriathlon National Championships and in San Diego, California.

Chris has had great success throughout his career, most notably, being selected to represent USA at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games where he placed fourth.

Most recently, Chris earned four gold medals at the 2017 USA Paratriathlon National Championships, 2017 Sarasota CAMTRI Paratriathlon American Championships and ITU World Paratriathlon Series in Yokohama and Gold Coast.

Recent Highlights

- 3rd place at the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam;
- Winner of the 2017 USA Paratriathlon National Championships;
- Winner of the 2017 Yokohama ITU World Paratriathlon Series;
- Winner of the 2017 Gold Coast ITU World Paratriathlon Series; and
- Winner of the 2017 Sarasota CAMTRI Paratriathlon American Championships.

Latest Athlete Results

1	Paris 2024 Paralympic Games 02 Sep, 2024 - PTS5 Men - 00:58:44
1	2024 World Triathlon Para Series Montreal 29 Jun, 2024 - PTS5 Men - 00:56:50
4	2024 World Triathlon Para Series Swansea 22 Jun, 2024 - PTS5 Men - 01:01:08
1	2024 World Triathlon Para Series Yokohama 11 May, 2024 - PTS5 Men - 00:56:25
2	2024 Americas Triathlon Para Championships Miami 08 Mar, 2024 - PTS5 Men - 00:54:34
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USA's Chris Hammer smashes first Paralympic title in men's PTS5 Paris 2024 triathlon

02 Sep, 2024
2022 Para Triathlon World title chases get Championship Finals underway in Abu Dhabi

21 Nov, 2022
USA dominates World Paratriathlon Edmonton
The U.S. enjoyed a successful day with five athletes racing over the finish line first.
05 Sep, 2015
Edmonton hosts final 2015 World Paratriathlon Event
Not only will Edmonton play host to the penultimate World Triathlon Series this weekend, it will also welcome the last World Paratriathlon Event of the year ahead of the World Championships.
01 Sep, 2015
USA dominates at Detroit World Paratriathlon Event
The 2015 Detroit ITU World Paratriathlon Event occurred on August 16, and the host-country dominated the competition by claiming a total of 13 medals over the weekend.
17 Aug, 2015

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Athlete Fact Sheet

Given Name	Chris
Family Name	Hammer
Representing	USA
Para triathlon Class	PTS5
Para triathlon Subclass
Year of Birth	1986
Residence
Twitter	@Chris00Hammer
Facebook	Athlete Facebook
World Triathlon Athlete ID	69962