Erika Ackerlund

professional Triathlete


Photo by Justin Diamond

MEDIA LINKS

Catching up with Erika Ackerlund - The Magic5

Triathlon Trials and Training - Erika Ackerlund in Conversation with Ventum

Triathlon NCAA National Champion Erika Ackerlund - The Endurance School Interview

Introducing Erika Ackerlund - Slowtwitch Monthly Article Series Written by Erika


ABOUT


3X PRO WINS | 4X NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS | 1X PAN AMERICAN GAMES SILVER MEDAL


USA TRIATHLON NATIONAL TEAM MEMBER


Erika races on the World Triathlon circuit for USA Triathlon. She secured herself a place in the sport with her first top 10 World Triathlon Championship Series result at Hamburg 2021 and is ready to tackle many more races in search of becoming her best athlete. Erika also debuted on the Superleague Triathlon circuit in 2023.


During her freshman year of college, Erika found the University of Montana Triathlon Club. With little prior training experience, but generous community support to obtain gear and travel to races, she quickly began winning collegiate races and earned her elite card. Having fallen in love with the diverse, adventurous nature of triathlon training, it soon became much more than just a college hobby. Her first elite win came at the 2017 Richmond Continental Cup. That's when Erika knew triathlon would be a big part of her future.


She has gone on to win more elite races, finish top 10 in world cups and WTCS events, and climb the world ranks in triathlon. As much as Erika's competitive spirit drives her, she absolutely lives for the long training days spent in nature. She loves the feeling of moving fast on her own two feet.


When not flying to races or training camps, Erika spends her time in Boulder, Colorado. A new home for her, Erika is excited to continue building her best community there in the mountains. She’s all in on living for sport; swimming, biking, and running her way through life.


STATS

Hometown - Helena, Montana, USA

College - University of Montana, BS Exercise Science,

Presidential Scholar, Summa Cum Laude

Volunteer - UM Biomechanics Laboratory Intern (2016-2017)

Work - livefeisty.com Intern (2020 - 2021),

slowtwitch written monthly articles (2022 - 2023)


First Collegiate Triathlon - Wildflower 2015

First Elite Win - Richmond Continental Cup 2017

Favorite Workout - long ride or run

Training Time - 20-25 hours of swim/bike/run per week

Favorite Road to Ride - Going to the Sun in Glacier National Park

Favorite Training Location - Park City, Utah + Victoria, British Columbia

Breakfast go-to - oatmeal !!

Coach - Elliot Bassett at Mountain Endurance

any inquiries please Contact through email link in header

  • New Plymouth World Cup Mar 25 New Zealand
    7
  • Yokohama WTCS May 13 Japan
    13
  • Cagliari WTCS May 27 Italy
    30
  • Montreal WTCS June 24 Canada
    21
  • Sunderland WTCS July 19 UK
    13
  • Superleague London Aug 27 UK
    13
  • Superleague Toulouse Sept 3 France
    11
  • Superleague Malibu Sept 30 USA
    13
  • Chengdu World Cup Oct 14 China
    7
  • Tongyeong World Cup Oct 21 S Korea
    10
  • Santiago Pan American Games Nov 2 Chile
    7
  • Santiago Pan American Games Mixed Team Relay Nov 4 Chile
    2
  • Yokohama WTCS May 14 Japan
    15
  • Leeds WTCS June 11 UK
    26
  • Hamburg WTCS July 9 Germany
    14
  • Karlovy Vary World Cup Sept 11 Czech Republic
    18
  • Cagliari WTCS Oct 8 Italy
    20
  • Bermuda WTCS Nov 6 Bermuda
    14
  • Abu Dhabi WTCS Grand Final Nov 25 UAE
    18
  • Huatulco World Cup June 12 Mexico
    6
  • Long Beach Continental Cup July 18 USA
    5
  • Montreal WTCS Aug 13 Canada
    18
  • Karlovy Vary World Cup Sept 12 Czech Republic
    8
  • Hamburg WTCS Sept 18 Germany
    10
  • Abu Dhabi WTCS Nov 5 UAE
    15
  • Hamburg WTS (Elite World Championships) Sept 5 Germany
    14
  • Karlovy Vary World Cup Sept 13 Czech Republic
    13
  • Arzachena World Cup Oct 10 Italy
    12
  • Sarasota-Bradenton Continental Cup Mar 9 USA
    2
  • Monterrey American Continental Championships May 3 Mexico
    2
  • Monterrey CAMTRI American Championships Mixed Relay May 4 Mexico
    3
  • Cagliari World Cup May 18 Italy
    14
  • Tiszaujvaros World Cup July 14 Hungary
    17
  • U23 World Championships Aug 30 Lausanne, Switzerland
    8
  • Lima World Cup Nov 3 Peru
    18
  • Clermont Continental Cup March 3 USA
    1
  • Sarasota-Bradenton Continental Cup March 10 USA
    2
  • CAMTRI North American Championships Mixed Relay March 11 USA
    1
  • Richmond Continental Cup May 6 USA (1st U23 National Championships)
    1
  • Astana World Cup May 19 Kazakhstan
    10
  • Huatulco World Cup June 10 Mexico
    5
  • U23 World Championships Sept 14 Gold Coast, Australia
    5
  • U23/Junior World Championships Mixed Relay Sept 16 Gold Coast, Australia
    6
  • Tongyeong World Cup Oct 27 South Korea
    14
  • Miyazaki World Cup Nov 10 Japan
    8
  • Debut Elite Season
  • Sarasota Continental Cup March 11 USA
    11
  • Richmond CAMTRI May 7 USA
    1
  • West Des Moines Continental Cup June 17 Canada
    18
  • Ottawa Premium Continental Cup July 9 USA (3rd U23 National Championships)
    4
  • Richmond Continental Cup Oct 8 USA
    11
  • NCAA Women's Varsity National Championships 2016 Louisiana, USA
    1
  • Age Group National Championships, 20-24 2016 Nebraska, USA (10th Overall)
    1
  • Collegiate Club National Championships Omnium 2016 South Carolina, USA (2nd Draft- legal race, 3rd Non-draft race)
    1
  • Best in the West Collegiate Club Regional Championships 2016 Oregon, USA
    1
  • Wildflower Collegiate Club 2015 California, USA
    2
Photo by Justin Diamond, TheMagic5