The TTL Development Team was founded by Eric Lagerstrom & Paula Findlay with the goal of helping young professionals as they bridge the gap between turning professional and making a living in the sport. In their early careers, Eric and Paula each experienced first hand how steep the learning curve for aspiring professionals can be, and how challenging the financial outlook while progressing through the ranks. The TTL Devo Team offers mentorship opportunities, financial assistance toward performance goals, and the support of the global TTL community to each of our incredible athletes.
Meet The 2024 Development Team
Matheus Menezes
A native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Matheus is currently training in Boulder, Colorado where he races collegiate triathlon at the University of Colorado, Boulder. His main focus for 2024 will be the 70.3 distance.
Ansley Queen
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, but now training out of Denver, Colorado, Ansley is entering into her first professional season and will be mainly racing the 70.3 distance. She plans to race some Xterras/off-road triathlon and hopes to highlight her filmmaking for the TTL community.
John Reed
Originally from Virginia Beach but currently based in Salt Lake City, John’s focused on racing draft legal Olympic distance for the US. Currently in his last year at the University of Utah, he’s excited to be a part of the TTL crew!
Maia Watson
Born in Victoria, BC, Maia is currently living in Montreal where she balances triathlon training with working in sales and marketing for VinFast. Formerly a varsity runner, and with her sights set on being a professional long-course triathlete, Maia is stoked to be a part of the TTL community for her 2024 racing season.
Zack Cooper
Originally from London, England, Zack is based in Switzerland where he loves nothing more than a long ride in the Swiss Alps, fuelled by good coffee. He’s currently competing as an age-grouper but aiming to make the step up to pro in the coming year.
Kate Curran
A native of London, England, Kate is in her second pro season and specializes in the 70.3 distance.
Support the Team
The TTL Development Team is funded by the support of the global TTL Community. Each year, we’ll release custom TTL Nation kits where 100% of proceeds go to supporting team members directly. If you’d like to make a donation to support the team directly, we appreciate all the help we can get.
