My first sprint triathlon was in Ukraine in 2013, where I participated on my mountain bike with my dad’s support. After that experience, I was hooked! A few years later, after moving to NYC, I wanted to find a local community and meet new people, so I joined BTC in 2017. My unforgettable kickoff was the Pancake Triathlon on Staten Island. I’m grateful for the many connections and friendships I’ve built through our shared love of the sport and the support we offer each other in this club.

I did my first triathlons in the summer of 1999 and then put it away for far too long. While I run with Prospect Park Track Club, multi sport has always been my first love, and I knew I had to join the club after seeing a brick workout in action and having so many BTC swim caps lap me at the Y! I have been a member since 2024, using the park workouts and master swimming workouts to get myself ready for my first Ironman. Since I learned so much from the members and coaches, I knew I had to give something back. I live in Windsor Terrace with my wife and two kids.

I am a passionate endurance athlete with a lifelong love for running and racing. A former collegiate runner gone sedentary, I rediscovered my competitive drive through triathlons, completing two Ironman races before moving to New York City. Upon joining Brooklyn Tri Club, I found a supportive community that helped reignite my enthusiasm for training and racing.

I joined BTC at the beginning of 2023, eager to explore the world of triathlon. Having never participated in any multi-sport event before, I wasn’t sure what to expect—but just a few months after joining, I successfully completed my first IRONMAN 70.3! It was a milestone I never could have reached without the incredible support from BTC.
From day one, the community, the expert guidance, and the invaluable resources have helped me grow as an athlete. Whether it’s the structured workouts, the advice from coaches, or the camaraderie of fellow members, BTC has been there every step of the way, helping me build my skills and confidence.
Now, as a proud member of the BTC board, I’m excited to give back to the club that’s done so much for me. I’m looking forward to helping ensure that the community remains inclusive, welcoming, and supportive for all athletes, no matter their background or experience level. I’m thrilled to contribute to the club’s continued success and I look forward to the journey ahead!

I’ve been a runner since I was a teenager but didn’t learn to swim or ride a bike until I signed up for my first triathlon, a Super Sprint, in 2017. I followed it up a year later with a destination 70.3 to celebrate my birthday, and I’ve loved raising the bar for what I can achieve ever since. I moved from Harlem to Brooklyn during the pandemic and joined BTC in 2022 after a few years away from the sport. I was looking for a community of training, racing, and pizza partners, and I have not been disappointed by what I’ve found here. I’m always excited to see others experience the same life-changing impact from participating in this sport and reaching beyond their perceived limits that I myself have.

I joined BTC in the spring of 2021. I’d been a runner for many years and had always been curious about triathlon, but I found the logistics of multisport intimidating. Finding BTC pushed me from the zone of “I’ll do a triathlon someday…” to “I’ll do a triathlon this summer!”  After one season, I was hooked. I love how triathlon feels like an adventure or a game: So many tricky variables…but so much variety!  And I’ve loved getting to know all the BTC members. It’s inspiring to be around people who share a common passion (and discipline!) for triathlon, and who find ways to weave swimming, biking, and running into their busy lives. I’m looking forward to becoming more involved in the BTC community as I continue my journey as a triathlete.