Victor Plata

Victor Plata

  • WTS Ranking: no ranking
  • Represents: United States USA
  • Year of birth: 1973

Full Stats

Given NameVictor
Family NamePlata
RepresentingUSA
Year of Birth1973
Place of BirthMinnesota
Height6'
World Triathlon Debut1998
HobbiesReading, writing
Race Starts76
Race Wins3
Race Podiums11
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Bio

Before triathlon, Victor was a lifeguard in California, therefore swimming and running were part of his job.  Victor became a triathlete in 1997 because he wanted to compete at the US Collegiate National Championships.  In college, he won the US Collegiate National Championships and turned professional shortly after in attempts to qualify for the Olympics.  In 2000, he was the US Olympic Team alternate and in 2004 he qualifed for the US Athens Olympic Triathlon Team.

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