Dani Treise: Pro Triathlete
Dani Treise crossing the finish line at a race
Photo provided by Dani Treise
Dani Treise
Sport: Triathlon
Location: Minnetonka, MN
Dani’s career in sport started in running. After multiple wins from the 5k to marathon distance, she transformed herself into a three-sport athlete and fell in love with the challenge triathlon brings. She competed at the top of the US amateur field until she began her professional triathlon journey in 2021. Her multiple top 10 performances and consistent improvement show she is climbing the ranks in the professional field and is knocking at the door of a podium finish.
Top Achievements:
- 3x Ironman 70.3 Overall Amateur Champion
- Sioux Falls Marathon Overall Female Champion
- Minnesota Long Distance Athlete of the Year
- Minnesota Performance of the Year
3 words to describe Dani: Dedicated, tenacious, optimistic
Favorite food: Almond butter – on anything or straight out of the jar
Fun Fact about Dani: Dani was the Iowa’s Howard County Fair Queen in 2002
