Dawson Miller

Dawson Miller has the competitive edge that plays well in a deep U.S. start list — he races for position, not just a finish time. His upside comes from commitment: decisive stations, fast transitions, and the willingness to push when the race gets uncomfortable. The key at Washington DC will be controlling effort on the heavy work so he doesn’t pay for it late.

Washington DC watch: If Dawson looks composed through sleds and burpees, he can turn the back half into a real push and start taking scalps when others hesitate.