ELITE ATHLETES CLUB
Elite athletes exist – even before the sport is fully developed in the U.S. Competitive Nordic Walking is still emerging in the United States. Yet international-level athletes already represent the country on the world stage.
Membership is intentionally limited and based on verified international achievements.
A Young Sport. Proven International Results.
The Elite Athletes Club documents athletes whose results meet the highest international standards – and sets a clear reference point for credibility, judging, and competitive growth nationwide.
What This Proves
- Credibility: world-level medals exist within the U.S. athlete pool.
- Leadership: NWANA is building the sport from the top down.
- Standards: technique and judging can align to a real benchmark.
- Growth: elite presence accelerates events, clubs, and regional markets.
Elite Directory
Verified international achievements. Limited membership.
ALBERT FATIKHOV
Albert Fatikhov
- World Championship (Lahti, Finland) – Silver medal, 4 × 5 km men’s relay (2024)
- World Championship (Lahti, Finland) – Bronze medal, 5 km (2024)
- Latvian Championships – Multiple medalist
Tommy Aunan
Tommy Aunan
In the realm of Nordic Walking, Tommy has firmly established himself as an elite competitor. He has represented the USA in three Nordic Walking World Championships. Most notably, at the 2024 World Championship in Lahti, Finland, he achieved historic success, winning the Silver Medal in the 10K and the Bronze Medal in the 5K individual races.
- Silver Medal, 10K – World Championship (Lahti, Finland 2024)
- Bronze Medal, 5K – World Championship (Lahti, Finland 2024)
- 8-time USA Masters National Racewalk Champion
- Winner of 34 medals in USA National and Masters Championships
- 7-time medalist in nation team competitions at the World Masters Athletics Championships
- Double Bronze medalist (5K and 20K Racewalk) at the World Masters Games in Sydney (2009)
Tommy Aunan continues to set the standard for high-performance Nordic Walking in North America.
Future Elite Athlete
International medals/awards required. Documentation and verification mandatory.
Recognize Talent
Know a U.S. athlete with international Nordic Walking awards? Help us build the roster.
Invite an Elite Athlete
Make your event look serious. Raise credibility. Grow participation.
Available for limited official invitations
How it works
- Send request: city, date, format.
- NWANA confirms availability and scope.
- Official NWANA appearance activation.
