We are committed to supporting these Podium Racing athletes as they chase their dreams. We don’t believe in sacrifice….we believe in choice. Every morning, each of these athletes choose to do the hard work to pursue something that is bigger than what they accomplished yesterday. And we choose to support them in this pursuit.
Danielle Lewis
Danielle Lewis is a triathlete from Boise, ID. Danielle stems from a running background, earning All-Conference, All-Region and All-American status while at Baylor University. While never giving up on her dream of becoming a professional athlete and overcoming many obstacles, Danielle entered the multi-sport scene in 2017 with vengeance, earning three national titles in duathlon, winning the USAT Long Course, Standard, and Sprint Distance Duathlon National Championships as well as placing third at the USAT Age Group Triathlon National Championships. Danielle recently won her first Ironman in Lake Placid, NYY! Danielle has a strong team supporting her including Podium Racing strength coach, Shannon Clawson.
Nick Holmes
Nick Holmes is a triathlete from Glendale,Wisconsin (USA). Although he has been competing in triathlons since the age of 5 (thanks to his dad), he competed in his first draft legal triathlon at the age of 13. Since that race, Nick has been committed to improvement. He dedicated his high school years to a focus on triathlon leading to much success, including qualifications for both junior and U23 World Championships. With eyes on the future, Nick has podiumed at multiple Continental Cups in his U23 career. Nick is coached by Podium Racing coach, Wes Johnson.
Zuzana Michalickova
Zuzana Michaličková is triathlete from Stoldova, Slovakia. Some of her recent accomplishments include 4th place in Wanaka(NZ), 5th place in Kitzbuhel(AU), 6th place in Montreal(CA), 9th place in Hong Kong. Zuzana was runner up for a spot to represent her country in the Paris Olympics. As part of her training, Zuzana participates in winter triathlon, cross triathlon, cycling and swimming. Her future goals are to compete on a Supertri team and to qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Suzana takes life “step by step” and tries to enjoy life every day!
Luke Anthony
Luke Anthony is a triathlete from East Lyme, Connecticut (USA). Since finishing 10th in his first-ever triathlon in Richmond (2019), he has worked with amazing coaches such as Podium Racing’s Wes Johnson, who helped him reach his goal of being a 2X North American Triathlon Champion. Some of Luke's additional accomplishments include being a second place finisher at USAT nationals and an 8th place finisher at the Junior World Championships in 2023. Luke is a member of USAT Project Podium and a student at Arizona State University. When not training Luke enjoys hiking, camping, photography and hunting.
Seifeldeen Ismail
Seif Ismail is a triathlete from Cairo, Egypt. After competing in swimming and pentathlon for many years, Seif's triathlon career began in 2018, when he become the African Youth Games Champion. Since then, he has been the Arab Champion, a second place finisher at the U23 African Championship and represented Egypt at the U23 World Championships in Abu Dhabi. Seif has been Egypts #1 ranked triathlete since 2019. When not competing in triathlon, Seif coaches triathletes and continues to pursue his college education. Seif is coached by Podium Racing coach, Wes Johnson.
Blake Harris
Blake Harris is a triathlete from Sanford, Manitoba Canada. His triathlon journey started at the age of 10 as cross training in the summer months for hockey. Since the start of his triathlon career, his proudest achievements include representing Canada at junior world championships and having the privilege to compete at Canada Games. His goals are to continue to improve and become a member of Triathlon Canada's Devo. National Team. Outside of triathlon, Blake enjoys time spent outdoors, primarily hunting and fishing.
Drew Shellenberger
Drew is a triathlete from Indianapolis, Indiana. His triathlon journey began early on, competing on swim and XC/track teams but his focus turned specifically to triathlons in high school. This focus led him to become the sole male triathlete competing at the USA Youth Olympic Games. Drew's accomplishments as a junior led him to USAT’s Project Podium where he trained for 4 years. While there, he got to travel the world and race while representing the USA in multiple U23 events. Drew continues to train and race year round with a focus on his short course development.
