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Steph and the Fish Kisser...

Tuesday, 17 April 2012 03:00

(Photo - Mike kissing a trout.)

Event Coverage - Ten members of the MJets took part in last Sunday's OHP #3 Indoor Triathlon. We were not surprised that Stephanie Solfelt, a Top 15 overall finisher at AG Nationals last year, led the way for the girls. Predictably, the 21-year-old posted her gender's briskest swim and run splits. If Steph develops her bike skills, she would emerge as a force on not only the regional tri scene, but the national one, as well.

The other two podium spots for the girls were earned respectively by St. Cloud sisters, Greta and Paige Danielson. At 18, Greta is two years older than Paige, though Paige is like almost a foot taller. Paige's swim needs work, but she possesses encouraging cycling and running aptitude. Both girls were nominated for MN Junior of the Year in 2011....

Next Fall, Greta will attend NDSU, where she plans to run track and cross country.

The fastest of the MJet boys on Sunday was the ridiculously good-looking Mike Mittelsteadt, 22, who will be competing for St. Olaf at Collegiate Nationals in Tuscaloosa, Alabama later this month. Mike, whose cycling and running skills are impressive indeed, likes fish a lot. Sometimes he even kisses them (photo above L), which some may consider to be kinda weird. But we're okay with it.

The 2nd place guy on Sunday was Phil English, who is very tall and looks kinda like Justin Vernon of "Bon Iver," (photo L) though Phil's hair and beard are much darker.

Hey, maybe Stephanie Solfelt (photo R) and Mike Mittlesteadt (photo below) should date each other, or at least hang out a lot? Both are talented athletes, and each is almost too attractive to look at without destroying your retinas. She could help him with his swimming. He could pull her along on some monster rides. Just a thought...

MJet BOYS: 1. Mike Mittelstaedt, 32:39. 2. Phil English, 34:59. 3. Brock Eastlund, 38:59. MJet GIRLS: 1. Stephanie Solfelt, 36:37. 2. Greta Danielson, 37:18. 3. Paige Danielson, 38:15. 4. Hannah Strom, 39:39. 5. Jane Koch, 41:40. 6. Trisha Bachmeier, 42:18. 7. Natalie Norberg, 44:02.