Taylor Knibb Source: Instagram/@taylorknibb
Talor Knibb is an American triathlete and Women’s Ironman 70.3 World Champion in 2022 and 2023. Taylor Knibb was born on February 14, 1998, who stands at 5 ft 6 in tall. Taylor was inspired by her mother Leslie Knibb, participating in the Ironman triathlon. During high school, Taylor competed in swimming and cross country while continuing to compete in triathlon. Taylor participated in the youth and junior elite circuit at the age of 15.
At the age of 23, Knibb qualified for the U.S. Olympic triathlon team and won a silver medal in the mixed relay in the Tokyo Games. Knibb was also named Washington D.C. Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year and the D.C. State Athletic Association Runner of the Year. In 2017, at the age of 19, Taylor participated and became the youngest athlete in the U.S. National team.
Who are Taylor Knibb’s Parents?
Robert Knibb and Leslie Knibb are Taylor Knibb’s parents. Talor has acknowledged her parents for helping her to find the success she is now and said that her parents contributed a major part in fulfilling her dream of reaching the Olympics.
Who is Taylor Knibb’s Mother?
Leslie Knibb is Taylor Knibb’s mother. Leslie Knibb is a triathlete and a coach as well. While Taylor was a freshman at Cornell, her mother Leslie participated in 10 races altogether. Leslie has tried her hand at being a professor.
Leslie is a member of the DC Triathlon Club. She mentioned on the site, “I’ve been enjoying triathlons on and off for the last 27 years, having been recruited by an old boyfriend to try Mrs. T’s Pierogies’ Chicago Triathlon in 1992. Working full-time limited my training and racing to sprints and Olympic-distance tris, but adhering to the adage, “when you can’t go faster, go longer”, I moved up to 70.3 and Ironman distances. I also started coaching in 2012 and worked with adults and for three years, some local elite youth (ages 13-15) and junior (16-19 yrs old) triathletes, and worked (2014-2018) for the USAT Mid-Atlantic paratriathlon committee, supporting local Para Tri athletes and launching a race series in 2017.``
Who is Taylor Knibb’s Father?
Robert Knibb is Taylor Knibb’s father. Robert Knibb is the partner and co-founder of Washington Equity Partners, an investment firm.
What Nationality are Taylor Knibb’s Parents?
Taylor Knibb’s parents are of American nationality.
FAQ's on Taylor Knibb Parents
A. Taylor Knibb grew up in Washington, D.C.
A. Knibb was inspired to become a triathlete as a child after she watched her mom, Leslie Knibb, compete in an IRONMAN race and noticed the positive atmosphere.
A. Knibb made her Ironman World Championships debut in 2023, finishing in fourth place as the first American finisher. At the Paris Test Event in August 2023, Knibb placed fifth, qualifying her to compete in Triathlon for team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
