The A-Team Professionals
Matt Russell
Ella Hynatyshyn
Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Ella grew up playing a variety of sports including synchronized swimming. In high school, she decided to move on from synchronized swimming and joined a local triathlon club, and has been in the endurance sport world ever since! Ella competed in Canadian junior elite races throughout high school before taking a 2-year break from triathlon, during which time she competed on the University of Calgary Cross Country team.Matthew Morabito
Matthew Morabito grew up running in Massachusetts and completed his first triathlon after a few friends (wrestlers - actually!) convinced him to race with them. In 2015, Morabito found himself "in a really dark place" and says he used triathlon not only to train through personal challenges -- which he now admits may have not been his healthiest strategy -- but to eventually teach him to recover from these challenges. As he puts it, "I discovered that I get to train and race." He is now celebrating over 7 years sober.
While the road hasn't been easy (Morabito was also hit by a car in 2018 and sustained severed quad tendons and a shattered patella), Morabito has been committed to his path as a professional triathlete and his path as a supporter for others who are experiencing their own struggles. Outside of triathlon, Morabito works in the substance abuse/addiction field and also coaches both collegiate triathletes and private clients.
We're excited to work with Matt as he chases more World Championship start lines in 2023!
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