Triathlete Shane Reed has earned the nickname “Snuffie” because of an apparent resemblance to Sesame Street’s “Mr Snuffleupagus”, but Shane is no muppet in the world of triathlons.
Shane manages to juggle training, studying graphic design, and spending time with his wife Tammy and young son Lucas, while consistently ranking among the top ten male triathletes on the international circuit.
Even as a school boy, Shane was committed to being the best in the world, swimming before school and running in the evenings – always with support from his family.
Competing internationally since 1997, Shane has had his fair share of wins, but the big ones have eluded him so far. Now with the Beijing Olympics in sight, his eyes are on the podium.
Facts/Info
Name: Shane Reed
Sport: Triathlon
DOB: June 16, 1973
Height: 1.84m
Weight: 70kg
New Zealand Academy of Sport Region: New Zealand Academy of Sport - Central
Current Location: New Plymouth (Born in Palmerston North)
Coach: Graham Park
Support Team: Wife:
Tammy, Son: Lucas, G-force Training Squad
Club: Taranaki Triathlon and Multisport Club, G-force Squad
Sponsors: SPARC (through the New Zealand Academy of Sport), Orca, Smith Sports Shoes New Plymouth, Asics, Raceway Cycles, EMC2 Bikes, the National Bank New Plymouth
Job: Athlete/Student/Father
Education: Studying towards a Bachelor in Graphic Design
World Championships:
Year - Event - Place2006 Lausanne, (Triathlon) 30th
2005 Gamgori, JPN (Aquathon) 4th
2005 Gamagori, JPN (Triathlon) 11th
2004 Geelong, BEL (Duathlon) 5th
2004 Madeira, POR (Triathlon) 7th
2004 Madeira, POR (Aquathon) 1st
2003 Queenstown, NZL (Triathlon) 15th
2002 Cancun, MEX (Triathlon) 20th
2000 Perth, AUS (Triathlon) 24th
1999 Montreal, CAN (Triathlon) 20th
1999 Noosa, AUS (Aquathon) 1st
1998 Noosa, AUS (Aquathon) 1st
1997 Perth, AUS (Triathlon) 10th
World Cups:
2007
Ishigaki, JPN 4th
Mooloolabah, AUS 8th
2006New Plymouth, NZ 9th
Edmonton, CAN 15th
Mooloolabah, AUS 7th
2005New Plymouth, NZ 15th
Salford, GBR 13th
Mazatlan, MEX 6th
Honolulu, USA 12th
2004 Cancun, MEX 18th
Tiszaujvaros, HUN 1st
Salford, GBR 29th
2003 Geelong, AUS 5th
Hamburg, GER 6th
Tiszaujvaros, HUN 4th
2002 Oceania Regionals 4th
St. Anthony's, USA 2nd
Tiszaujvaros, HUN 7th
Lausanne, SUI 8th
Hamburg, GER 18th
Nice, FRA 11th
Makuhari, JPN 8th
2001 Gamagori, JPN 17th
Ishigaki, JPN 23rd
Yamaguchi, JPN 6th
2000 Tiszaujvaros, HUN 2nd
Sydney, AUS 23rd
Corner Brook, CAN 6th
Lausanne, SUI 12th
Tokyo, JPN 8th
1999 Noosa, AUS 1st
Corner Brook, CAN 4th
Tiszaujvaros, HUN 2nd
Kona, Hawaii, USA 9th
Ishigaki, JPN 9th
1998Noosa, AUS 26th
Auckland, NZ 5th
Sydney, AUS 20th
1997 Cancun, MEX 10th
Tiszaujvaris, HUN 10th
Stockholm, SWE 4th
International Events
Year - Event - Place2007 Geelong Oceania Champs, AUS 9th
2006 St Croix Half Ironman, USA 3rd
2006 St Petersburg non-drafting, RUS 9th
2006 Munchen International, GER 3rd
2006 Kiel International, GER 2nd
2006 Konstanz Triple Sprint, GER 3rd
2005 Potzdam German Champs, GER 6th
2005 St Croix Half Ironman, USA 1st
2005 Obernai International, FRA 1st
2005 Schilersee International, GER 3rd
2004 Holten International, NED 3rd
2004 Regional Championships, Devonport, AUS 9th
2003 Schliersee International, GER 8th
2003 Holten International, NED 4th
2003 De Bode Zundert International, NED 2nd
2003 Devonport International, AUS 14th
2002 Hannover International, GER 6th
2002 Frankfurt International, GER 2nd
2002 St. Kitts International 2nd
2002 Mooloolaba International, AUS 4th
2002 Geelong International, AUS 5th
2002 Canberra International, AUS 6th
2001 Sorak International, Korea 1st
2001 Hokkaido International, JAP 2nd
2001 Muju International, Korea 3rd
Sport Highlight to date:
Three time Aquathon Champion, two time World Cup Champion (Noosa, Hungary), 32 top 10 World Cup finishes
Ultimate Goal:
Selection for the Beijing Olympic team with a podium finish.
