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Candidates for 2023 Men's Team Minnesota..
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Saturday, 06 January 2024 00:10
By Goose
Who raced well enough to be included on 2023 Team Minnesota? My job is to compile a list of viable athletes, along with highlight commentary. Then Mav with select the Top 10 men and women. So you know, I favor an alphabetic list, one that does not rank the athletes. Mav, favors a ranked listing. Below are the men being considered for Team Minnesota berths:
JOE ADRIAENS, 35 (photo L) – Joe podiumed at Buffalo Olympic, Clearwater Olympic and Maple Grove Olympic. He was beaten by athletes destined for high places on the 2023 Team. There should be a berth with his name on it.
DAN ARLANDSON, 47 – 2023 Male Master of the Year. He excelled in 70.3 racing, starting with his overall amateur win (2nd behind pro John Reed) at Chisago. His 11th place (2nd Master) among amateurs at Gulf Coast was also impressive. His Des Moines 70.3 effort was solid, but he was beaten by fellow Minnesota master, Brandon Lee. Note: Team Minnesota athletes are not age-graded.
NOAH BILLINGS, 17 – Two-time Junior of the Year, Noah won two races in 2023. That he did not beat Minnesota athletes that are being considered for Team spots, works against him.
TIM BONTRAGER, 31 – Two podium finishes against good competition in Wisconsin triathlons plus a very fast 2nd at Maple Grove Olympic has me recommending Tim for a berth....
"A Clear Path Forward"...
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Wednesday, 03 January 2024 00:10
By David Koppel
Plenty of things to be thankful for in 2023 and to be excited about for 2024. Travel and exploring new and old places with @kelsiekoppel and our kids is definitely at the top of the list. It’s really awesome when we get a chance to take a break from the mundane, driving from practice to practice, to get out into the world as a family with few distractions. Planning for more of that in 2024, but the nonstop sports and kid activities are fun too!...
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM MTN!
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Friday, 29 December 2023 00:10
Merry Christmas from MTN!
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Sunday, 24 December 2023 00:10
2023 Minnesota Multisport Honorees...
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Friday, 22 December 2023 00:10
By Mav
Minnesota triathletes rocked in 2023, throwing down fast times, racing a lot, and having fun with their peers. For the past several months, Goose and I have been posting our official nominees for the 2023 Minnesota Multisport Honors. Below and the 2023 MMH winners.
Junior of the Year – Girls: Macy Iyer (19, Edina). In her last year of JOY candidacy, Macy impressed the Committee with two junior titles, including an overall podium finish.
Junior of the Year – Boys: Noah Billings (17, Rochester). Noah won two races outright this season and showed his ability to put together a complete race, with swim, bike, and run splits rivaling those of his top-notch adult competitors.
