Hunter Kemper

ABOUT HUNTER

World-class triathlete Hunter Kemper is the only American male triathlete to ever be ranked world number 1 by the International Triathlon Union (ITU).
Kemper’s elite triathlon career is marked by legendary accomplishments. At the 2003 Pan American Games he won the first-ever gold medal for a U.S. male.  Hunter was also named US Olympic Committee (USOC) SportsMan of the Year in 2005, and won an unprecedented sixth USA Triathlon (USAT) Elite National Title in 2006. In July of that year, Hunter also won the $200,000 grand prize at the Lifetime Fitness "Battle of the Sexes" Triathlon. Hunter held the number 1 position for the majority of the 2006 season, finishing on the podium in three of his four World Cups.

In 2007 Kemper achieved iconic status when he became the first professional triathlete to appear on the Wheaties box.

HUNTER'S TRAINING SCHEDULE

Hard Swim Session, Aerobic Bike Session, Aerobic Run Session, Strength Training Session

Aerobic Swim Session, Tempo Bike Session, Tempo/Speed Run Session

Hard Swim Session, Recovery Bike Session, Recovery Run Session

Aerobic Swim Session, Interval Bike Session, Hill Run Session

Recovery Swim Session, Recovery Bike Session, Recovery Run Session, Strength Training Session, and 30 minute Massage at the end of the day.

Hard Swim Session, Long Ride with some longer intervals, Interval Run Session

Long Run Session (80-100 minutes in length)

Consult a physician before starting any training program.

HUNTER'S DIET

Hunter eats four meals and six snacks per day, emphasizing protein like eggs, turkey, cheese, and lean cuts of beef. He makes sure to stay hydrated by drinking over 20 glasses of fluids daily. His favorites are water and Amino Vital.

COMPETITION HISTORY/ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2008
2008 BeijingOlympics - 7th place, Top American (male)

2007
Featured on the Wheaties box

2006
Lifetime Fitness "Battle of the Sexes" Triathlon Champion
1st Long Beach Triathlon - Pro National Championships

2005
Escape from Alcatraz Champion - San Francisco, CA
1st Beijing ITU World Cup - China

2004
2004 Athens Olympics - 9th place, Top American (male)

2003
Pan American Games Gold Medalist - Dominican Republic
US Pro National Champion

2002
12th ITU World Championships - Top American
1st Victoria International Triathlon - Canada

2001
US Pro National Champion

2000
2000 Sydney Olympics - 17th Place Top American  (male)

QUICK STATS

Name: Hunter Kemper
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 167 lbs
Hometown: Longwood, FL
Residence: Colorado, CO
Born: Charlotte, NC
Married to: Valerie Kemper (Sterk)

SUPPLEMENTS

Multivitamin – 1 tablet
Vitamin C – 2 x 1000 mg
Fish Oil/ Omega 3 – 3000 Fish Oil, 900 Omega 3
Iron – 65 mg
Amino Vital Fast Charge
Amino Vital Endurance
Amino Vital Pro

FAVORITES

Favorite drink during workout:  Amino Vital Endurance Lemon
Favorite drink between workouts:  Amino Vital Pro Grape
Favorite discipline in triathlon: Run

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