Liz Downing (born November 6, 1958) is one of the most successful American multi-sport athletes when it comes to swim-cycle-running combinations. 
Liz was a successful track and basketball athlete in White Salmon, Washington then became a three-sport competitor at Lewis & Clark College. She earned degrees in communications and business while playing soccer, basketball and soccer.
Downing reached a plateau with team sports after college and made a decision to concentrate on herself and to return to running. From there, it was only a matter of time before she began competing in triathlons and then becoming one of the greatest duathletes (biking and running) of all time.
Downing is a four-time Female Duathlete of the Year as selected by Triathlete Magazine and the fastest ever multi-sport woman on a bike. In her only attempt, she set an American record in the 40K bicycling time trial. Downing is a two-time World Duathlon champion, five-time US National Duathlon champion, two-time US Duathlon Federation champion, three-time Coors Light Duathlon National champion, and a three-time Coors Light Grand Prix champion.
Downing also is a 32-time winner of a Coors Light Duathlon Series even and a four-time All-American Triathlete. Her career duathlon record is 64 first place finishes and nine second places. Downing’s success led to her own signature competition bike.