Media Release

May 12, 2001 --- Brandon Kids of Steel


Triathlon Manitoba and Hot 101 FM in Brandon are pleased to announce that the first race in the 2001 Kids of Steel Series will take place in Brandon, Manitoba on Saturday May 26th.   

The Triumphs Triathlon Club in Brandon will host this fun, safe and non-competitive event for kids, which helps them develop skills in three different sports.   The Junior distance is a 100m swim, 5km bike, and a 1km run.  Seniors complete a longer distance of 200m swim, 10km bike, finishing with a 2km run.  On-site registration at the Brandon Sportsplex begins at 8:00a.m., with the race starting at 9:00 a.m. 

The 2001 Kids of Steel Series consists of 11 races that take place across the province starting with the first race in Brandon through to September at Birds Hill Park.  The series of regional races is geared towards children between the ages of 8 and 16.  Relay teams are allowed and encouraged. 

For more information call Triathlon Manitoba at 204-925-5636 or check-out our website at www.triathlon.mb.ca .

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