Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Kekionga Sprint Triathlon 2011

So our 3rd annual Sprint Triathlon at Kekionga was a total success! The race started at 8am sharp, and consisted of a 600 meter swim, 7.5 mile bike ride, and a 2.5 mile run. We had a great turnout, 22 participants, and many volunteers and spectators. It was an extremely hot morning, yet everyone crossed the finish line. This was by far our biggest and best event yet, and I think we have established it as an official annual event. Special thanks goes out to everyone who helped put this event together.

Dad did a great job marketing the event within the neighborhood. He gathered several boat patrols, put a sign up in the front lawn, and put arrows on the course.

Gabriel did a great job in the graphics department by creating T-shirts for the event. He sold over 25 for 8 bucks a piece. This is bound to be great advertising tool to get more people next year.

Madre and Ofelia provided great morning breakfast, cinnamon rolls, fruit, and juice for the participants.

Gily and her boyfriend Styven took many pictures and ran the beach station.

Jhormy and Stefanie kept time, and coordinated the flow of the race.

Here are the official results from the 22 participants:
1. Jason Sorg: 1.03:36
2. Ryan Palmer: 1.06:58
3. Philip Sundberg: 1.07:07
4. Halle Shine: 1.08:10
5. Andrew LaMaster: 1.09:35
6.Gabriel Sundberg: 1.11:58
7. Kylie Burton: 1.13:05
8. Joe LaMaster: 1.14:39
9. Caroline Huller: 1.15:08
10. Stephen Sundberg: 1.18:17
11. Michael LaMaster: 1.19:00
12. Jackie Martinez: 1.20:04
13. Shawnna Sundberg: 1.20:20
14. Kelly O'Shaughnessey: 1.24:26
15. Elizabeth Swygart: 1.28:34
16. Andres Sundberg: 1.34:23
17. Caleb shutt: 1.35:59
18. James Wyss: 2.04:24
19. Matt Byrd: 2.04:25
20. Noah Rider: 2.04:26
21. Dan Rodenbeck: 2.04:41
22. Rachel Myers: 16:51
The after-party was also a great success, with an equally impressive turn-out. There was great food (Thai, Coney Dogs, Casa's Salad) drinking games (Card Games, Flippy Cup, Beer Pong) dancing, and a firework show from Rager.

Next year I hope to get even more people, and a way better time!

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