Coach Sarah Hankla

: Expert Level 3
: Triathlon, Swimming, Running, and Youth/Junior Coach
: ORR Expert Level Coach; USAT Youth and Junior Certified; USAT Triathlon, Level 1; CPR; First Aid/AED
: 7
Years Racing Triathlon: 8

Sarah Gray Hankla has a background in swimming and running and has participated in triathlons since her college days. She raced as a USAT professional triathlete from 2011-2014 in all distances from sprints to IRONMAN. Sarah has worked with many triathletes, runners, and cyclists over the years ranging from beginner to advanced, ages 8-60+. She enjoys connecting with her athletes and getting to know them as the better the communication, the more successful the coach-athlete relationship will be. Sarah loves motivating others in all things related to health and fitness and finds joy in encouraging athletes to go after their goals! Sarah is married to Clint Hankla and resides in The Woodlands with their two fur babies.

  • IRONMAN, 10:04:41
  • Half Ironman, 4:41:52
  • Olympic Triathlon, 2:04:50
  • 2 Mile Run, 11:08
  • 5K Run, 18:23
  • Half Marathon, 1:22:34
  • 2015: Out for surgery/injury
  • 2014:
    • CB&I Sprint Triathlon, Overall Female Winner
    • Out for injury remainder of year
  • 2013:
    • Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas, 10:04:41 (8th Female Pro)
    • Woodlands Half Marathon, 5th Elite, 1:22:34
    • Bridgeland Sprint Tri, 4th overall, 1st Elite Female
  • 2012:
    • Houston Olympic Triathlon – 1:03:20 (Overall Female Winner & 2012 TX Female Champion)
    • Hyvee 5150 Professional Championship, qualifier
    • REV3 Olympic Triathlon – 2:10:14 (4th Female Pro)
    • Bridgeland Sprint Triathlon – 0:58:44 (Overall Female Winner)
    • New York City 5150 Olympic Triathlon – 2:04:42 (7th Female Pro)
    • New Orleans 5150 Olympic Triathlon – 2:16:19 (4th Female Pro)
    • Memphis in May 5150 Olympic Triathlon – 2:04:50 (2nd Female Pro)
    • Knoxville REV3 Olympic Triathlon – 2:07:26 (10th Female Pro)
    • Kemah Olympic Triathlon – 2:10:06 (1st Female Pro)
    • Nautica South Beach Olympic Triathlon – 2:05:52 (6th Female Pro)
    • Costa Rica REV3 Olympic Triathlon – 2:19:37 (3rd Female Pro)