Colorado Springs, Colo. – This week, USA Triathlon announced the departure of Executive Director Francis (Skip) Gilbert.

“We thank Skip Gilbert for his years of service to triathlon during which the sport grew to unprecedented popularity in the United States and around the world,” said USA Triathlon President Brian Harrington.

Tim Yount, the Senior Vice President for Sport Development of USA Triathlon, will assume the role of acting executive director while a search committee seeks a replacement for Gilbert, Harrington announced. Yount has taken on that role during a previous transition.

Francis (Skip) Gilbert