WILSON, N.C. – Barton College has named Kevin Danahy the school's new Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Triathlon Coach. Triathlon will be launched in the Fall of 2026.
As a professional triathlete, Danahy was the 2023 USA Duathlon National Champion, an ITU World Cup Champion and the 2005 Vineman Ironman Champion. Danahy reached a No. 1 world ranking in 2003 according to ITU Duathlon and represented "Team USA" in seven world championships over his racing career.
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I am excited for the opportunity to join the Barton family as the new Head Coach of both the men's and women's swimming and triathlon programs," said Danahy. "
I'd like to thank everyone at Barton who has been so supportive in this process. I'm looking forward to working with a group of athletes, staff and administrators who are committed to improving each day. I believe in creating a program that develops successful student-athletes on and off the field of competition."
Danahy was a professional triathlete from 2000 to 2008 and is currently the Owner and Operator of TriCoach, LLC.
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We are thrilled to add Kevin Danahy as the new head coach for our men's and women's swimming and triathlon programs," said Barton Vice President and Director of Athletics
Ken Tyler. "
His background as a world-class triathlete, accomplished swimmer, and longtime coach, trainer and recruiting consultant made him an ideal fit for this role. We look forward to supporting Kevin (Danahy) as we continue to build our swim programs and launch our inaugural triathlon teams and welcome him to Barton College."
A three-sport student-athlete in college (cross country, track and field and soccer), Danahy is a 1999 graduate of the University of Delaware with a bachelor's degree in coaching and a minor in history.
Danahy also earned his master's degree from California University of Pennsylvania in 2014 in exercise science (injury prevention and performance enhancement).
