Seth Rider is one of the newcomer competitors in Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. A resident of Germantown, Tennessee, United States, he was homeschooled, and it helped him to become a triathlete. He later attended Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
Seth Rider made his professional debut by participating in the Olympic Distance - Men event at the Under-23 World Championships in Gold Coast in 2018. He followed that up by participating in the Team Relay - Mixed and Olympic Distance - Men events at the Under-23 World Championships in Lausanne in 2019. He has also been a three-time participant in the World Championships in 2021, 2022, and 2023 and earned his first medal - a bronze - in the Team Relay - Mixed event in 2022. More recently, Rider has also competed in the Team Relay - Mixed and Olympic Distance - Men events at the Pan American Games in Santiago in 2023.
Seth Rider's Parents
Seth Rider is the son of Walt Rider and Mary Rider. Walt was a triathlete himself, as per actionnews5.com, and had helped his son learn the sport. Talking about his son’s Olympic debut, Walt Rider revealed (via actionnews5.com):
“I am super excited and thrilled that he actually reached that point in his career. This is a lifelong achievement, we can’t put it into words we are so incredibly happy.”
He also stated his son wanted to be a triathlete and an Olympian since he was only six years old (via wreg.com).
Seth Rider’s mother Mary Rider, insisted that her son’s homeschooling in his early years helped him become an athlete. She further stated (via actionnews5.com):
“He was surrounded by friends of Walt’s and teams that Walt was on, swim team, cross country, put that all together and it was the perfect mix for him.”
Unfortunately, Walt and Mary Rider’s present professions are not available in the public domain as of 2024.
Seth Rider's Siblings
Seth Rider is the youngest child of the family as per wreg.com. He has two older brothers named Matt and Crockett, as per colliervilleh-i.com. They also did triathlons as per actionnews5.com. They served as role models for their younger brother in swimming, cycling, and running. Talking about his older brothers, Seth Rider revealed (via colliervilleh-i.com):
“Definitely a family sport, I wasn’t pushed into it at all. I just wanted to do it like my older brothers Matt and Crockett.”
Seth Rider's Girlfriend
Seth Rider’s girlfriend is Roksana Slupek. She is a professional triathlete from Poland. Born in 1999, as per triathlon.org, her age is around 25 years as of July 2024. Other details about Seth Rider’s and Roksana Slupek’s relationship are not known as of 2024.
Seth Rider Family FAQ
A. Yes, Seth Rider made his debut in the Olympics in 2024.
A. Seth Rider is from Germantown, Tennessee, United States.
A. Seth Rider’s age is 27 years as of July 2024.
A. Seth Rider has a height of 6’0” (182.88 cm) as of 2024.
A. Seth Rider won a bronze medal in 2022.
