Date of Birth: April 25, 1986 Height: 5'10" Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States In a Relationship With: Pat Lemieux Best Quotes:
“Everyone said, 'Yeah, you can do it, you can qualify.' But it wasn't something that I actually believed I could do. Even now, I definitely understand and know I'm going to the Olympics, but I don't think it will fully sink in until I'm actually there and experiencing it.”
“It's definitely not the typical path. But at the same time, I've been working at this since I was young. I've been swimming and running my entire life, and I've been given so much support the last few years in cycling, that I've been able to improve. And I'm still improving and still absorbing that support to help me get to be the best that I can be.”
“I'm glad it looks like an easy transition. That's just a testimony to the support I've had behind me.”
Bio: Gwen Jorgensen (born Gwen Rosemary Jorgensen in Waukesha, Wisconsin on April 25, 1986) is an American triathlete, and will be competing in the 2012 Olympics. Gwen only began competing in triathlons in 2010, but she made an immediate impression on the triathlon world. She won the silver medal at the World University Triathlon Championships in Spain, earning her the title of USA Triathlon Rookie of the year. Her 2nd place finish at the World Championship Series triathlon in London in 2011 snagged her a spot on the US Olympic team for the 2012 Olympics. She participated in swimming and track throughout her studies at the University of Wisconsin. With a master’s in accounting, Gwen is a CPA for accounting firm, Ernst & Young, in Milwaukee. However, the nation will be looking at her speed and agility, not her book smarts, to bring home the gold this summer!
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Gwen is a member of the US Olympic team, and will be competing as a triathlete in the London 2012 games.
Personal Life:
Gwen graduated with a master’s in accounting, and is a CPA for Ernst & Young, one of the top four accounting firms. She is currently in a relationship with Pat Lemieux, who is a fellow athlete and professional cyclist.
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