Media Release

July 14, 2003 --- Morden Triathlon Weekend results

Dan Morwood and Carol Tickner win the Morden Half-Ironman Event

The 23^rd Morden International Triathlon took place on Saturday July 12^th.  This is one of Canada's longest running triathlons and Manitoba’s only Half-Ironman event. The event attracts participants from across Canada and the United States. The race featured a variety of distances with total participation numbers reaching 190 individuals. 

The Half Ironman race featured a 1.9 km swim, 90km bike, followed by a 21.1 km run.  This portion of the race was a qualifier for Ironman Canada with 10 spots up for grabs and featured a $2000 prize purse for the top three overall male and female winners of the Half Ironman Distance.   

The overall female winner was Carol Tickner from BC, in a time of 5:05:33. Following in second was Janet Findlay of Kenora in 5:27:56.  Cherrie Fournier of Winnipeg finished in 5:28:47 to claim third place. 

On the men’s side Dan Morwood, repeated his 2002 victory, finishing in 4:33:21.  Right on his heels was Peter Courogen from Lake Oswego, Oregan, in 4:33:49. Third place went to Adlai Majer of Calgary in 4:49:03.  Both Peter and Adlai made the trip to Morden as a result of the Ironman qualifying spots available. 

The remaining eight Ironman Canada spots were accepted by: Sharon Adamchuk (The Pas, MB), Richard Boscher (Binscarth, MB), Barb Griffith (Keewatin, ON), Steve Hansen (Wpg), Klaus Joachim (Wpg), Brenda Macgregor (Prince Albert, SK) Jon Peressini (Calgary, AB), and Stacy Racher (Wpg). 

The second distance of the day was the Foilman race, which featured a 950 m swim, 30km bike, and 7.2km run.  On the women’s side, Michelle Barnet (Wpg) won the event in 2:01:03.  Karyn Kowal (BC) finished in 2:02:27, earning her the second position.  Third place went to Kate Okany (Wpg) in 2:07:09. 

David Matiece (Brandon) won the men’s Foilman event in 1:41:39.  Second place went to James Clements (Wpg), in 1:44:06.  Third place went to Hank Unrau (Morden) in 1:47:28. 

The third event of the day was a Duathlon (3.6k run/ 30k cycle / 7.2k run).  The overall male and female winners were Dale Kirk  (Wpg) in 1:35:10 and Coreena Lloyd in 2:01:21. 

Special thanks to first-time race director Deanna McMullen (owner of Morden’s FittWell Centre) and her partner Trish Murdy (and their crew of dedicated volunteers) for ensuring that the Morden International Triathlon would continue to be a cornerstone of Triathlon Manitoba's Events Calendar, and that the 23rd MIT would be a success.  Back in March, this triathlon was at risk of cancellation before Deanna stepped forward and accepted the challenge. 

The next race on the Triathlon Manitoba calendar is the Lac du Bonnet Triathlon on Sunday July 27^th.  The Lac du Bonnet Knights of Columbus, the Lac du Bonnet Water Ski Club and the Community Centre are presenting the event.  The event features a Olympic distance triathlon (1500m swim / 40k bike / 10k run), a Sprint distance race (750m swim / 20k bike / 5k run), and a Try-a-tri (300m swim. 10k bike, 2.5 k run), as well as a duathlon (5k run / 40k bike / 10k run) and a sprint duathlon (2.5k run/20k bike / 5k run).  Registration forms can be printed off the website or mailed by calling the office. 

For more information please contact the Triathlon Manitoba office at 925-5636 or check out our website at www.triathlon.mb.ca. 

This page was last updated on July 14, 2003