Timothy O'Donnell (triathlete)

Timothy O'Donnell (born October 1, 1980) is an American long-distance triathlete. He won the 2009 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships, placed third at the 2015 Ironman World Championship, and was second at the 2019 Ironman World Championship.

Timothy O'Donnell

Tim O'Donnell at 2014 Ironman 70.3 Brasil
Personal information
Born	(1980-10-01) October 1, 1980[1] Shavertown, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Residence	Boulder, Colorado, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 1⁄2 in (1.82 m)[2]
Weight	165 lb (75 kg)[2]
Spouse(s)	Mirinda Carfrae
Sport
Country	United States
Turned pro	2003[2]
Coached by	Julie Dibens
Medal record Men's triathlon Representing  United States ITU Long Distance World Championships 2009 Perth Elite 2010 Immenstadt Elite Ironman World Championship 2019 Individual 2015 Individual Ironman 70.3 World Championships 2010 Clearwater Individual

O'Donnell was originally a swimmer who began competing in triathlon on the advice of his brother while at the United States Naval Academy.[3] In 2013, O'Donnell won Ironman Brazil with a time 8:01:32. He was 5th at the 2013 Ironman World Championship and was the first American to cross the line. In 2014 O'Donnell announced that he had begun working with Mark Allen in preparation for the 2014 Ironman World Championship. He experienced a disappointing finish at the championship when he experienced stomach pain and walked during the marathon. He finished third in the 2015 Ironman World Championship, where he completed the bike leg behind winner Jan Frodeno, before eventually being overtaken on the run by Andreas Raelert.

O'Donnell married fellow triathlete Mirinda Carfrae in 2013.