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Monday, 17 August 2015 00:10
18th Annual Pigman Half - David Thompson came into yesterday's event hoping to record the 100th victory of his multisport career. The win would also be his 18th at the 70.3 distance and his 10th at this event.
Rookie pro Dani Fischer, an honorary Minnesotan now residing in Indianapolis, came into the race hoping to take a big bite out of Malaika Homo's 2006 course record 4:35:35.
DKT came close (4:04:23) to achieving his goals. Leading after the swim and bike, he was overtaken in the run by fellow pro Blake Becker (4:03:43) of Madison, Wisconsin. In the end, 40 seconds separated these athletes, who led the way against what was arguably the most talented men's field in Big Pig history.
Kentucky pro Mike Hermanson rounded out the men's podium (4:06:14).
FYI, the top position on the amateur podium was taken Toughman Minnesota champ Eric Engel (4:13:36), who placed 5th overall. The next two spots were earned by White Bear Lake's Kris Spoth (4:16:30) and Missourian Kevin Denny (4:18:18). Once again, the fastest master was Medina's Kevin O'Connor (4:22:14)....
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Sunday, 16 August 2015 14:35
8th Annual YWCA WOMEN'S TRIATHLON - Heather Lendway and Christina Roberts claimed the pro and amateur titles this morning at Lake Nokomis. 935 women finished this annual celebration of fitness and empowerment. Words and pics coming soon. RESULTS
8th Annual LAKE MARION TRIATHLON - Brian Gorman and Olivia Bagnall lived up to their pre-race favored status in this elongated International distance event. Andy Wiberg prevailed for the 3rd time in the sprint, also elongated this year due to road construction. Bette Rowley won for the 2nd straight year. Approximately 300 athletes participated. RESULTS ...
Nationals Stay in Midwest...
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Sunday, 16 August 2015 00:10
By usatriathlon.org
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced Omaha, Nebraska, as the location for the 2016 and 2017 Age Group National Championships, with the 2016 event scheduled for Aug. 13-14.
Age Group Nationals is USA Triathlon’s longest-running National Championships event and was first held in 1983. Since 2010, the event has grown nearly 250 percent in the number of registered participants and is now consistently one of the top-three largest triathlons in the United States. The two-day event...
5-Peat for Cooley...
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Saturday, 15 August 2015 06:10
12th Young Life Triathlon - For new Minnesotan Sean Cooley, his victory this hot, windy morning in Detroit Lakes was his 5th straight. Conditions didn't support fast times, nevertheless, Dr. C managed to win the Olympic race by a plump margin.
Our records indicate that this was Sean's 12th victory on Minnesota soil. His co-winner, also one who has come out on top here on several occasions, was Bismarck, North Dakota's lovely Marnie Walth.
The companion sprint race was won for the second consecutive year by Kelly Heltemes. We think her last name is pronounced "Hell-Teh-Miss," but we could be wrong. Herdlets of cute, pooping deer often hang out in her back yard, especially in the winter (FB photo)....
Life Time Tri Maple Grove Adds Duathlon...
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Saturday, 15 August 2015 00:10
PRESS RELEASE - We know how much time, effort and dedication athletes put into training for a multi-sport event. After the recent cancellation announcement of the 2015 Minneapolis Duathlon by Team Ortho we invite the athletes impacted by this cancelation and all area duathletes to join us. Life Time Tri Maple Grove now offers a short-course Duathlon on Saturday, August 22 hosted at Weaver Lake Park in Maple Grove....
