Media Release

May 24, 2000 --- Prestige Duathlon #3

Triathlon Manitoba is pleased to announce the success Race Number Three in the Prestige Duathlon Series which took place on Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at Birds Hill Park which featured a 2k run / 13k bike / 2k run, as well as a Kids of Steel distance. 

The overall male winner was the repeat winner from Prestige Duathlon #1 and #2, Patrick Peacock, who again retained his hold on first place with a 34:56 finish.   Second place went to junior triathlete Kevin Breiter in 35:13.  Following in third was Philippe Chabot in 35:34. 

The overall female winner was Prestige Duathlon #1 and #2 winner , Carina Rondeau in 41:52, following in second place was Cherrie Fournier in 42:09.  Third place was captured by Amy Briscoe, in 42:41, Amy is a youth participant who has placed in the top three overall women at both Prestige Duathlon #1 and #2. 

This race was the last race in the 2000 Prestige Duathlon Series.   The overall male series winner for the second straight year was Patrick Peacock.  The overall women's winner was Carina Rondeau.  Good luck to both Patrick and Carina who as a result of winning the series qualified to represent Manitoba at the Canadian Duathlon Championships at Kananaskis Village, Alberta on August 26^th. 

Upcoming races on the Triathlon Manitoba race calendar are: the first Kids of Steel event of the year will take place in Brandon on May 27, 2000.  Registration is from 7 - 8:30 outside the Sportsplex and the race begins at nine.  Tuesday May 30^th at Birds Hill Park is a Bike Tie and Run event. 

For more information on any of these events please call Triathlon Manitoba at 925-5636, the race line at 224-4225 or check out our website at www.triathlon.mb.ca

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