Bio
Caitlin Compton 2008 US Nationals 5km Champion
Cross Country Skier
Biathlete
Runner
Born in New York City November 7, 1980 and learned to ski on weekend trips up to Vermont with my family. Moved to Vermont at the age of nine and was active in many sports and involved in Alpine Racing. Started cross country running in high school and made the switch from Alpine to Nordic during her sophomore year. Attended Northern Michigan University on multiple sport scholarships and was All-American in both Cross Country Running and Nordic Skiing multiple times. Currently lives and trains in Minneapolis enjoying the best of both worlds of living in a City with an amazing parks system that allows outstanding training in both summer and winter.
Age: 27
Hometown: New York City, NY
Family members (locations, interests):
Christopher Compton, (Father) Burbank, CA, Buildings + Sailboats
Susan Aylesworth, (Mother) St. Paul, MN, Trains + Golf
Dave Aylesworth, (Step-Father) St. Paul, MN, Vizslas + Jazz
Jaelyn Compton, (Step-Mother) Burbank, CA, Interior Design + Fashion
Gavin Compton, 23 (Brother) Brooklyn, NY, Coffee + Music
Calan Compton, 19 (Brother) Burbank, CA, Reptiles + Sleeping
Travis Compton, 15 (Brother), Burbank, CA, Computers + Skateboards
Camille Compton, 12 (Sister), Burbank, CA, Running + Boys
Sam Aylesworth, (Brother), Boston, MA, Law + His Kids
Laurel Aylesworth, (Sister), Providence, RI, Graphic Design + Basketball
Current Residence: Minneapolis, MN
Education, Graduation Year & Area of Study: Northern Michigan University, B.F.A. Environmental Design
Other non-athletic interests: Furniture Design
Skiing Accomplishments:
37th World Biathlon Championships 2008
60th World Cross Country Ski Championships 2007
U.S. Nationals 5K Skate Champion 2008
U.S. National Champion Team Sprint 2007 (With ITA athlete Laura Valaas)
U.S. National s 3rd Place Sprint 2008
U.S. Super Tour Overall Champion 2006/2007
NCAA All-American Cross Country Skiing 2002
2000 World Junior Championship Team Member