Z3 High Performance Triathlon Team

07/05/2026

Help us host the last USAT draft-legal qualifier right here in Des Moines! Lots of ways to help - you can sign up here:

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

05/01/2026

Z3 High Performance | Texas Draft Legal Festival 🔵🟡
Z3 est. 2008 | 18 seasons strong

Season opener ✔️

Rain, slick roads, and grit all around 🌧️💪
19 Z3 athletes took on our first USA Triathlon Junior Elite Series qualifier in Fort Worth—and showed up in a BIG way.

🔥 Highlights:
🥉 Alexis Hergenreter – 3rd
5️⃣ Autumn Gilhooly
6️⃣ Sarah Gilhooly

🥉 Miguel Machado – 3rd
8️⃣ Mateo Centurion
9️⃣ Luke Hergenreter
1️⃣1️⃣ Maxwell Peterson

🥉 Lila Knutson – 3rd
💥 Taylor Scuffham – 20th (2nd EVER draft legal race!)
💪 Garrett Gehringer – 6th
⚡ Kyler Williams – 15th

🎯 9 Z3 athletes QUALIFIED for Nationals in West Chester, Ohio

🌟 Future is bright:
🥉 James Reed (11–12)
🥈 Rebecca Gilhooly (11–12)
🥈 Jonathan Gilhooly (13–14)

➡️ Next Stop: East Coast Triathlon Festival | Richmond, Virginia
Let’s keep building 🚀

🔗 Results: https://my.raceresult.com/392139/
🔗 USAT Junior Series: https://www.usatriathlon.org/get-racing/junior-national-series

YouthTriathlon FutureIsBright Z3Family 18SeasonsStrong

12/24/2025

At this time of year, we are especially grateful for all those who make it possible for our athletes to do hard things; learn, grow, thrive…wishing you and yours a safe and peaceful holiday season! 🎄🩵💛

09/01/2025

Way to go Bethany !

09/01/2025

Just catching up on some of the Z3 alumni peeps starting the NCAA season. Good luck to all!

08/11/2025

🏆 Z3 at USAT Youth/Junior Nationals – Day 1 Recap
📍 West Chester, OH • Aug 2

What. A. Day. 💙💛
We left it all on the course and came home with:
✨ 4 National Champions
🔥 Countless personal bests
💪 Gritty performances in one of the toughest fields in the country
🙌 Excellent sportsmanship & so much team pride

Podium Highlights:
🥇 Junior Elite Women: Mia Wentzy – National Champion, with Ruth Pardy 🥈
🥇 Youth Elite Girls: Brianna Reilly – National Champion, with Autumn Gilhooly 🥈
🥈 Non-Draft 13 Girls: Taylor Scuffham – Silver

💥 Top 10 finishes for Evan Mahrous (7th), Clark Steffen (8th), and Garrett Gehringer (10th), plus strong showings across every Z3 race start.

And… we did it again → #1 Ranked High Performance Team in the U.S. for the 11th straight year.
We are thankful and grateful to every athlete, family, coach, and volunteer who made the effort to train and race all season long. You make Z3 what it is. 💙💛

📊 Full results & rankings: link in bio

08/03/2025

08/01/2025

Good luck to all our athletes racing nationals this weekend!

This marks Z3’s 18th National Championship appearance—and we couldn’t be more proud or humbled. While we value performance, we value each and every athlete as a whole person.

Featured in this post are two of our longest-tenured athletes—Mia Wentzy and Ruth Pardy, both race age 19, competing in their final Youth & Junior Nationals. These two, like many before them, have been outstanding examples and mentors for our younger athletes—living by the pillars of character, never giving in or giving up. They’ve inspired so many to keep going, no matter the setbacks.

As they continue their triathlon journeys at the University of Arizona, we’ll be cheering them on . They are part of our history and legacy.

Also featured are two of our younger and inspiring athletes, both race age 11—Audrey Harbert and Romey Knipp. They smile through every race, showing grit, joy, and determination.  We hope to see them every year at Y/J Nationals and helping those younger than them along the way. The tradition continues.

08/01/2025

✨ Athlete Spotlight: Olivia Halfpap
📍 Adel, Iowa
🎂 Race Age: 17
🎯 Favorite Pillar: Goal-Setting
🗣 “Setting goals keeps me motivated and focused in training — and gives me something to fight towards.”

Meet Liv Halfpap, a driven and focused junior athlete who is peaking at just the right time! 💥 After her strongest performance of the season at Flatlands in July, Liv is ready to line up in West Chester, OH for USA Triathlon Youth and Junior Nationals, August 2–3. 🇺🇸

She’s looking forward to racing alongside strong junior women and making unforgettable memories with her teammates. With her sights set on collegiate triathlon and continued growth in the sport, Liv is just getting started — and we can’t wait to watch her journey continue. 💙💛

Liv, your discipline, consistency, and leadership make a huge impact. We’re proud of your progress and excited for two more seasons of junior racing with Z3!

08/01/2025

✨ Athlete Spotlight: Garrett Gehringer
📍 Omaha, NE
🎂 Race Age: 17
🎯 Favorite Pillar: Accountability

Meet Garrett Gehringer, a dedicated satellite athlete who knows exactly what it means to take ownership of his goals. 💥 With no daily training group, Garrett shows up for himself every day — not just logging workouts, but making every session count with focus, purpose, and intensity.

His favorite pillar is Accountability, and it shows in how he carries himself — with professionalism beyond his years, consistent dedication, and quiet confidence. Oh, and did we mention? He’s also one of the nicest guys you’ll meet. 🙌

Garrett, we’re proud you’re repping the blue and yellow, and we’re excited to see how your junior career continues to take off. Your determination and growth this season have been incredible — keep climbing, keep leading, and know we’re cheering for you all the way.