Rebecca Witinok-Huber    

Dedicated athlete and Olympic hopeful in triathlon. Degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology from the University of Vermont. Well-traveled individual, experiencing multiple country visits and working among diverse cultures. Committed to community and world service, contributing time to the education and care of underserved populations and wildlife preservation. I give 100% effort to all I do as seen in my success after only 3 years in triathlon. I am devoted to representing my country, my sponsors and myself with the highest level of integrity, professionalism and sportsmanship.

Athletic Accomplishments

ITU/Continental Cup Races

2007 U23 National Championship Runner-up- Great Colorado Triathlon, Longmont, CO

2007 Musselman ITU Triathlon, Geneva, NY 3^rd U23

2007 USA Pro Nationals, Honolulu, HI, 17^th

Age Group Races

2007 Escape to Miami, Miami, FL, 1st

2007 Hy-Vee Triathlon, Des Moines, IA, 2^nd

2007 Mack Cycle Triathlon, Miami FL, 1^st

2007 Tri Miami, Miami, FL, 1^st

2007 FAU Wellness Triathlon, Boca Raton, FL, 1^st

2006 Richmond Multisports Triathlon, Richmond, VA, 2^nd

Ironman Distance Races

2006 Ford Arizona Ironman, Tempe, AZ, 2^nd in age group

2004 Espirit Ironman Triathlon, Montreal, Canada, 1^st woman finisher, 16^th place overall

Swimming

2004 America East Conference Championship, 100-yard butterfly - 59.31 & 200-yard butterfly - 2:11.08

University of Vermont Varsity Women’s Swimming Team 2002-2006

Athletic Awards

2006 Jeff Stone Memorial Award – exceptional female student athlete, community service and leadership

2002-2006 College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) - All American student-athlete

2004 Joe Fisher Award – swimmer who displays dedication, sacrifice and humility

Media Exposure

2007 South Florida Adventures, July/August 2007, The Hard Corps                                                                                                                               

2007 South Florida Sun Sentinel, Iowa Transplant, chasing Olympic dream wins FAU Wellness Triathlon

2005 Feature on Fox Sports News NCAA On Campus, February

2005 Vermont Quarterly, Triple Threat: Swimmer makes mark in Pool, triathlon and community work

Community Related Services

2006 Spectrum Youth Shelter, Burlington, VT, took youth on educational hikes and outdoor adventures

2002-2006 Special Olympic Swim Team, Vermont, coached athletes and assisted in swim championships

2002-2006 Beard School, South Burlington, VT, youth swimming instruction and enjoyment

Race Schedule 2007-2008                                                                               

2007 Lifetime Fitness Toyota Dallas Triathlon                                                   

2007 Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA                                                         

2008 USA Pro National Championships, Honolulu, HI                                         

2008 Hy-Vee Triathlon, Des Moines, IA                                          

2008 ITU Continental Cups Circuit                                                

2008 ITU World Cup Circuit                                                            

2008 70.3 Series                                                                                 

2009 Florida Ironman                                                                       

GOALS- Continue enjoying the Journey

Qualify for 70.3 USA National Champs.     2008

Qualify for Kona World Ironman Champs.  2009

Qualify for USA Olympic Triathlon Team 2012

Continue to enjoy and participate in all types and distances of triathlon and multisport.

Push my mind, body and spirit every day and become the best athlete and person I can!

Share my passion of multisport lifestyle with others