Kirsten Kasper’s Nationality

Kirsten Kasper is a renowned American professional triathlete. Her journey began in North Andover High School where she was a state champion in swimming, cross country, and track & field. She went on to compete in cross country for the Georgetown Hoyas and contributed to the team’s victory at the 2011 D1 NCAA Cross Country National Championships. Kasper transitioned into triathlon in 2014 through USA Triathlon’s Collegiate Recruitment Program. She was named USA Triathlon Rookie of the Year and made a debut at the ITU Under-23 World Championships finishing fourth in 2014. Her notable performances in the ITU World Triathlon Series (WTS) and World Cups earned her first World Cup medal in Huatulco, Mexico in 2015. She clinched her first World Cup victory in Salinas, Ecuador, in 2016 and was part of the gold medal-winning team at the ITU Mixed Relay World Championships. She achieved her first WTS podium with a third-place finish in Yokohama and ultimately ranked fourth in the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series standings.

Kasper’s achievements include a silver medal at the 2018 Nottingham ITU World Triathlon Mixed Relay Series and a gold medal at the same event in 2021. She won the Americas Triathlon Cup Sarasota-Bradenton and secured multiple top-ten finishes in the 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series. Her performance included a fifth-place finish in Abu Dhabi and a 15th-place finish at the 2023 World Triathlon Olympic Games Test Event in Paris.

Kirsten Kasper’s nationality

Kirsten Kasper is an American citizen. Kasper is an American triathlete and a former Georgetown Hoyas cross-country runner. She claimed her first World Cup victory in Salinas, Ecuador, and won gold in the mixed relay at the world championships. Kasper finished 4th overall and was highlighted by her first WTS podium with a third-place finish in Yokohama at the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Series.

Kirsten Kasper’s Hometown

Kirsten Kasper’s hometown is in North Andover, Massachusetts, United States. She has made her mark in the world of triathlon. She is a standout athlete and claimed four state titles in swimming, three in cross country, and two in track & field. Kasper joined Georgetown University where she was a member of the 2011 NCAA Cross Country National Championships team. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in marketing and management followed by a master’s in sports industry management. She is married to Canadian triathlete Matthew Sharpe.