Media Release

July 31, 2000 --- Sandman Triathlon results

Triathlon Manitoba is pleased to announce the success of the 4^th Annual Sandman Triathlon at its new location in Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba.  The race organized by the Hammerheads and Sub2 Triathlon Clubs and the tremendous community support made for a great race for the 140 participants who raced in the 28C heat. 

The first event of the day was the Standard Distance Triathlon (1500m swim / 40k bike / 10k run) which got under way at 8:45am.  The overall male winner was Philippe Chabot, from the Triple Threat Triathlon Club, in first place with a time of 2:09:59.  Following in second was junior athlete, Allan Scott, in 2:12:55, third place went to newcomer Marcus Blouw in 2:15:29. 

On the women’s side the Tribalistic Triathlon Team women claimed all three top places. Edie Fisher again retained the first place spot in a time of 2:21:48.  Carina Rondeau followed in 2:35:27, third place went to Shawna Rutherford in 2:47:16. 

The Sprint Event (750m swim / 20km bike / 5km run) saw Kim Gusdal as the first women across the line in 1:16:31.  Youth athlete Jill Dobrinsky placed second in 1:18:55.  Third place went to Susan Leier in 1:19:36. 

On the men’s side Dale Kirk came in first in 1:13:31, following in second was Youth Athlete Corey Kolbuck in 1:14:17.  Third place was a tie between Brent Miller and Glen McDermid who sprinted down the finish stretch to finish in 1:15:27 

The Tri-a-Tri distance (300m swim / 10k bike / 2.5k run) for new or beginning competitors to the sport had sixteen people give the distance a try.   First place went to Candice Tremblay in 43:45; followed by Bethany Olson in 44:49; while third place went to Wendy Smith in 50:40. 

The men’s side saw Andrew Palmer come in first in 37:37,   Colin Zammit finished in second with a 39:43 finish.  The third place finisher was Mike McAdam in 46:39. 

The fourth event of the day was a duathlon (5k run / 40k bike / 10k run).  Martha Laverock was the top women competitor in 2:50:43.  For the men, Kevin Miller finished first in 2:35:04.  Following in second was Dennis McSherry in 2:55:08.  Third place went to Will Daley in 3:22:19. 

The next events on the Triathlon Manitoba Race Calendar are a long weekend full of triathlons.  On Saturday August 5^th in Kenora veteran Triathlete Edie Fisher is hosting the Essex Road Sprint Mountain Bike Triathlon and Kids of Steel event.  Then on Monday the 7^th the annual Betulaman Triathlon is being held at Betula Lake.  This event also features a sprint mountain bike triathlon and Kids of Steel event.  For more information on any of these events or complete results please call Triathlon Manitoba at 925-5636 or check out our website at www.triathlon.mb.ca 

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