Media Release

March 6, 2003 --- New organizer commits to Morden International Triathlon

Triathlon Manitoba is extremely pleased to announce that Deanna McMullen, owner and trainer of the FittWell Centre in Morden, has committed to organize the 2003 Morden International Triathlon.  The event was in jeopardy of being cancelled earlier in the week, before Deanna stepped up.  

The triathlon community in Manitoba is ecstatic that the Morden International Triathlon will continue for its 23^rd year in the town.  The Triathlon Manitoba race calendar would not be the same without the Half Ironman event, which has become a cornerstone of our race calendar and draws many competitors from outside our province.   

Triathlon is a sport that promotes and encourages lifestyle fitness, so the FittWell Centre in Morden is an excellent fit for the event to compliment these goals. We hope to build on this new partnership and further develop triathlon training opportunities in the town. The continued support and involvement of the community is appreciated and is fundamental to the success of the Morden International Triathlon.  

The Morden International Triathlon is a qualifying event for the 2003 Ironman Canada Triathlon, which takes place in Penticton, BC on August 24^th.  It is additionally part of the Provincial Grand Prix Series, which brings the province’s best triathletes together in head-to-head competition.    

Triathlon Manitoba is looking forward to working with Deanna over the coming months to ensure the Morden International Triathlon continues to flourish.

This page was last updated on March 6, 2003