Official nutrition shake of USA Triathlon
Bigger Than a Finish Line
Since 1982, USA Triathlon has been sanctioning races, supporting members, and bringing together a community of exceptional athletes from around the world. We’re proud to call them a partner and to help fuel these athletes to success on the bike, in the water, and on foot.
Ka’Chava x USA Triathlon
A plant-powered partnership that goes the distance
Hard-working athletes
Hard-working nutrition
They say that athletes are made in the kitchen. So while we can’t help with running technique or bike repairs, we can make meal prep a whole lot easier. Ka’Chava partners with USA Triathlon to deliver all-in-one nutrition that supports efforts before, during, and after competitions.
The Triathletes We’re Cheering On
We can’t imagine the work these athletes put in day in and day out—but we can help them fuel for it.
Allysa Seely
2024 Paralympic athlete & 2x gold medalist
Nothing can stop Allysa—not even a life-altering amputation. She’s been a serious athlete her entire life, completing her first triathlon in 2008 at Arizona State University. The following year, she was diagnosed with a chronic neurological condition that threatened to derail her career. Allysa proved her resilience in 2010, becoming the first triathlete with a disability to compete at USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships. She lost her left leg below the knee in 2013, but it didn’t take her long to get back to training. She claimed gold in Rio in 2016, then did it again in Tokyo four years later. And now she's claimed a spot in Paris for 2024. “No matter what the world tells you,” Allysa said, “you get to create your own life.”
Owen Cravens
Student & 2024 Paralympic athlete
Whether on the soccer field or in the swim lanes, Owen has always been an active kid. He was already racing in triathlons when his vision loss began progressing, but giving up the activities he loved simply wasn’t an option. Owen got some answers in 2010 with a diagnosis of Stargardt Disease, and by 2014 was legally blind. The shift from able-bodied races to para competitions took time—in large part because it meant competing with a guide— but Owen has adjusted and proven he’s one to watch. He’s headed for the Paris Games in 2024 alongside his guide, Ben Hoffman. The pair has become an unstoppable duo, and we can’t wait to see what they achieve running, biking, and swimming side by side.
Katie Zaferes
Mom & 2x Olympian
After seeing her run track and field in college at University of Syracuse, USA Triathlon knew Katie Zaferes was someone to watch. They recruited her in 2012 and she quickly became a shining star, taking silver in five World Triathlon Series races in 2015 and competing at the Rio 2016 Games the next year. Katie then won two medals at the Tokyo 2020 Games. But while Katie has plenty to be proud of as a competitor, her number one priority is being a present parent to her two year old son. She’s a role model for multitasking mothers everywhere, proving that it’s not just your accomplishments that matter. It’s who’s there to help you celebrate them.
Supporting an elite community
USA Triathlon Members
When athletes join USA Triathlon as members, they’re committing to physical challenges most of us can only dream of. To support them in their training—and help them prepare for what’s ahead—we gift them the plant power of Ka’Chava.
The race to the games
Project Podium
Based at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, Project Podium prepares elite athletes for the toughest competitions in the world. We helped kick off the program with gifting boxes that included Ka’Chava alongside high-performance gear. We’re also thrilled to be sponsoring a member of the Project Podium team, Owen Cravens.
Presented by Ka’Chava
Ignite the Spark
We’re honored to be the presenting sponsor for USA Triathlon’s Ignite the Spark program. This initiative celebrates the journey every four years to the most competitive games in the world—a journey that is joy-filled, grueling, and inspiring all at once. By sharing these stories, up-and-coming athletes see a path forward to their own podium dreams.