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Jan, Christel & Cheryl...
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 00:10
Photo - Cheryl & Christel demonstrating the art of making team heart fingers.
By Mav
GMOY – Women’s Nominees
As Goose has previously pointed out, Minnesota had several women aged 55 and better who rocked the 2023 triathlon season. Most are perennial household names who have been nominated for this award in the past, and a few are relatively new on the scene or had stepped up their game this season. Below, in alphabetical order, are Mav’s nominees for the 2023 Female Grand Master of the Year honor:
Jan Guenther: Jan, 64, from Long Lake, had 5 nomination-worthy performances. What impressed me most about her resume was her diversity in racing, successfully winning her age group at sprint, olympic, and half-iron distance races. She also consistently races at some of MN’s most competitive events, often only being beaten in the overall results by our state’s top athletes.
Christel Kippenhan: Christel, 57, from way up in Bemidji, outraced Guenther at both Maple Grove Olympic (4th overall) and at Lake Minnetonka Sprint (7th overall), although being 6 years younger than Jan. Her effort at Maple Grove Oly resulted in an age group record, and additionally she made the overall podium at Northwoods Sprint, placing 3rd. ...
Macy & Isabel...
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Thursday, 05 October 2023 00:10
By Mav
JUNIOR OF THE YEAR – Girls Nominees - Minnesota has a longstanding tradition of top-class female junior triathletes. The Danielson sisters (Paige and Greta), Kristina Swenson, Allison Crum, Lauren Steinke, Isabella Buenting, and last year’s unofficial girl’ Junior of the Year Grace Busch have been the benchmark for fast and successful racing in recent history. This year, two girls raced often enough (a minimum of 2 nomination-worth results) and at a high enough level to be nominated for the girls’ Junior of the Year award: ...
Mav's Picks - Noah, Corbin & Sean...
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Tuesday, 03 October 2023 00:10
2023 Junior of the Year – Boys Nominees -
By Mav
The Minnesota Multisport Honors Committee did not officially convene in 2022, but “Matt” and “Damon” did highlight several nomination-worthy athletes at the end of the season. This year, the MMHs are back with two new committee members – “Mav” and “Goose” – who are excited to give well-deserved shoutouts and nominations to our state’s top multisport athletes. And yes, at the end of this season, the committee will officially vote for who they believe to be athletes of the year.
Last week, Goose name-dropped six junior boys who had awesome seasons. 2022 was the year of Noah Billings, then 16 and now 17, from Rochester. He faced little competition, but this year was different. In Mav’s opinion, there are two other guys challenging Noah to be named the boys’ Junior of the Year. In alphabetical order, here are the three young men that I am nominating.
Noah Billings: Noah would have won this honor last year if official nominees and winners were named. This is his third nomination. He won two races outright, had two seconds, and placed 5th at Apple Duathlon. Additionally, Noah got much faster in 2023....
Grand & Masterful...
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Friday, 29 September 2023 00:10
2023 Minnesota Multisport Honors - Here are the men that are being considered for 2023 Grand Master of the Year nominatons:
THOMAS BERGREN, 66, Blaine
2023 Highlights:
- 1st AG @ Buffalo Sprint
- 1st AG @ Clearwater Sprint
- 1st AG / 13th overall @ Turtleman Sprint
- 1st AG @ Maple Grove Sprint
- 1st AG @ Square Lake Sprint
TIM BROWN, 65, Blaine (2020 GMOY, 3rd nomination)
2023 Highlights:
- 1st AG @ Apple Duathlon
- 1st AG @ Buffalo Sprint - AG Record...
The Grandest...
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Wednesday, 27 September 2023 00:10
By Goose
2023 Minnesota Multisport Honors - It's time for more name dropping. Today we are introducing the 55+ women who, according to our research, set the highest standards in their gender's Grand Master of the Year category. It will then be up to Mav to select the three official GMOY nominees.
MARY DEEG, 61, Annandale
2023 Highlights:
- 4th overall woman / 1st AG @ Buzz Ryan Sprint
- 6th overall woman / 1st AG @ Lakes Country
- 12th overall woman / 1st AG @ Buffalo Olympic
JAN GUENTHER, 63, Long Lake
2023 Highlights:
- 6th overall woman / 1st AG @ Timberman Olympic
- 11th / 1st AG @ Maple Grove Olympic
- 12th overall / 1st AG @ Lake Minnetonka...
