Home

Chris McCormack, known affectionately in the triathlete community as Macca, was born in Sydney, Australia. His parents, a dock worker and a teacher, trace their origins back to Scotland and New Zealand. His father was of Scottish ancestry and his mother descended from a noble Maori bloodline in New Zealand.

As a young student, Chris tackled multiple sports, including track and field, reveling in competition and eventually being named best athlete in the state. Chris won his first triathlon as an age grouper and continued on to Worlds as a junior and took 4th place. Strongly encouraged by his parents to return from Europe and finish college, in 1996 he completed a degree in accounting and took a desk job. Distinctly unhappy, Chris saved enough money to get back to Europe to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional triathlete.

The Macca Foundation is an international non-profit organization based on the principles of caring and sharing. The Foundation provides Chris McCormack with the opportunity to pass on the values he received from his parents and teachers. Dream big, set goals and make the dreams a reality. By financially supporting charities with matching philosophies, Chris hopes to make a difference in the lives of others.

To initially fund the foundation, Chris will donate a portion of the funds he earns as a top performer in each of his events. Additionally, Chris will host special events focused on raising funds for the Foundation. However, a critical component to the success of the Foundation will be your donations. Please join Chris in his efforts to encourage big dreamers. The sport of triathlon has helped Chris build confidence, taught him to persevere and reinforced his belief in the fact that no opportunity should be wasted. We invite you to contribute to the Foundation's efforts to make the work a better place.