AMY "VT" VanTassel
Amy “VT” is a professional triathlete, and an ultra-distance endurance competitor based in Portland, Oregon, but often found traveling to races abroad. The Ultraman double-iron distance is her forte, having attained a career highlight with an overall win (including men) at Ultraman Israel in 2018, after her win in Canada, historically the closest competitive race in Ultraman history.
In addition to winning Ultraman, VT has since placed in eleven major international half- and full-iron distance events, often in Asia, Mexico, and Europe. Before she became a professional triathlete in 2015 she qualified as a top-1% internationally-ranked triathlete for five years, competing in Ironman World Championships. She is passionate about balancing out life as a professional triathlete with gravel cycling racing and trail running events, and is coached by Jesse Vondracek of Top Step Training.
VT capitalizes on her Masters in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University and her career history in college admissions to counsel high school students and families in navigating the application process. She proudly represents Optic Nerve Eyewear, rnnr, Rolf Prima Wheel Systems, Evolution Healthcare and Fitness, PowerBar Sport, and is especially honored to be supported by the Pianko Law Group because she appreciates their drive to “never stop fighting.”