Eli McWard is a high-performance triathlete from Prosper, Texas, who has successfully transitioned from a dominant youth career to the international professional circuit. A two-time USA Triathlon Youth National Champion, he gained global recognition by winning the Junior Men’s title at the 2023 Africa Triathlon Championships. Eli remains a key figure in the next generation of American endurance athletes currently focused on long course events. He is currently a student at the University of Arizona and a member of the Tucson Collaborative.