Angela competes as an elite age group triathlete, practices as a Canadian Certified Pedorthist, and is a Certified Triathlon coach.
Born and raised as an endurance enthusiast she has always been an active member in the endurance community. Sport has played a significant role in her life having grown up as a competitive swimmer and distance runner. Angela raced her first triathlon at the age of 8; she continued to grow up through the ranks of Kids of Steel triathlon, Junior Elite racing, U23 & Elite draft legal racing and now is settling into long course racing satisfying her love for endurance sport. In 2017, Angela made the leap competing in and winning her age group in her first Ironman; in 2018 she raced the Ironman World Championships where she posted the fastest amateur female swim split.
Stemming from an interest in both science and sport Angela graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics in 2011. Finding fascination in understanding the function and biomechanics of the human body she continued her education at the University of Western Ontario obtaining a degree in Pedorthics.
Angela has raced over 200 triathlons in her ongoing career; a large majority of those races resulting in overall podium finishes. Angela has a strong understanding of biomechanics and physiology. She loves chasing big goals and enjoys helping others do the same.
- University of Guelph – Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics – 2011
- University of Western Ontario – Pedorthics Program – 2012
OCCUPATION
- Canadian Certified Pedorthist at Angela Quick C. Ped (C)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Triathlon Coach: NCCP Level 1 Community Coaching
SPORTS BACKGROUND
- Varsity and Competitive Club Swimmer
- High-School Track & Field and Cross Country
- 1st triathlon at age of 8 – first triathlon win!
YEARS IN SPORT OF TRIATHLON
- 1996 – 2004 Kids of Steel Triathlete
- 2005 – 2008 Junior Elite Triathlete
- 2009 – 2013 U23/ Elite / Professional Triathlete (draft legal)
- 2014 – present Elite Age Group Triathlete (long course focus)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Ironman World Championships – 15th in age group, fastest female swim split – 2018
- Ironman Mont Tremblant 70.3 – 1st in age group – 2018
- Ironman Chattanooga 70.3 – 1st in age group – 2018
- Ironman Florida – 1st in age group, 4th overall female – 2017
- Ironman Eagleman – 1st overall amateur female – 2017
- Ironman Ohio 70.3 – 1stoverall female; fastest swim split regardless of gender – 2016
- Triathlon Ontario Long Course Age Group Athlete of the Year – 2016 & 2017
- Multisport Canada Overall Elite AG/ Pro Series
- 2016, 2015, 2011 & 2010 overall series winner
- 2014 & 2012 overall series 2nd place
- Barrelman Triathlon (70.3 Distance) – 4 th overall female; 1 st amateur female – 2016
- Multisport Canada Welland Long Course – 1st Overall female; fastest swim split regardless of gender – 2016
- Multisport Canada K-town Long Course
o 2nd Overall female; fastest swim split regardless of gender – 2016
o 1st Overall female; fastest swim split regardless of gender – 2015
- Challenge St. Andrews (70.3 Distance) – 4 th Overall female (including Pro’s) – 2014
- Multisport Canada Welland (70.3 Distance) – 2 nd Overall female – 2014
- ITU Standard Triathlon World Championships 25-29 AG
o 2015 – 13th (months after abdominal surgery)
o 2014 – 6th
- Ontario Provincial Olympic Distance Champion – 2014
- 2 Canadian AG National Swim Records – 800m and 1500m freestyle set in 2013
- American Triple T Co-ed Champion – 2014
- Multiple local sprint and Olympic distance overall podium wins