2016 Olympic Champion

2014 and 2015 World champion Triathlete

mom

An accountant turned  “Queen of Triathlon,”

Since winning Gold at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Gwen Jorgensen has captivated fans of running—in part because during that golden performance, she pulled away throughout the run segment of the event and had the fastest split of the day for the 10K.

In 2017, Jorgensen announced she was giving up the “comfort” of triathlon dominance to pursue a bold new goal: the marathon. Her announcement came just months after giving birth to her son Stanley. She ended up 9th at the Olympic trials in the 5km. In 2022, Jorgensen gave birth to her second son, George and returned to the sport of triathlon. She won four World Cups in her first season back and is looking to qualify for her third Olympics in Paris 2024.   

Jorgensen has husband and chef (and former pro cyclist) Patrick Lemieux by her side and they work seamlessly as a team. One of his top priorities? Helping his wife fuel her training, especially during the nine months she spent breastfeeding and listening to her body, as she worked herself back into shape.    

Gwen is a relatable and accessible working mom who is continuing to inspire on her new journey with her family’s support every step of the way.