Media Release

August 19, 2004 --- Large group of Manitoba Triathletes off to compete in Ironman Canada

Twenty-seven Triathlon Manitoba members are off to compete in Ironman Canada in Penticton, BC on Sunday August 29th.   Ironman triathlon is one of the most grueling events in the world of sport, and also one of the most inspiring. Ironman triathlon features a 3.9 km swim, a 180 km bike, and a complete marathon (42 km) all in succession. Athletes have 17 hours to complete the event (from the 7 a.m. start until midnight).

Jenny Ayers  F40-44  Derek Beach  M30-34
Jamie Blunden     M35-39 Neal Boyd  M30-34
Michelle Cleave F25-29  Darren Cote  M35-39
Jen Grove  F30-34 Jason Hedley   M30-34
Nancy Herman   F35-39  David Locke M30-34
Anna Janzen   F25-29  Christine Jestadt   F30-34
Martin Krowina  M40-44  Charlie Lalonde  M35-39
Evan Nitschmann  M35-39
Nick Paulet  M30-34 Leslie Paulet F30-34
Lyle Redman M65-69     Jean Roch    M30-34
Carl Rohringer   M40-44 Shannon Sawatzky    F30-34
Dale Sawatzky M40-44 Corinne Spier  F30-34
Dan Stratton M40-44  Glen Swanson M35-39
Christine van der Hoek F40-44  Scott Webber    M35-39

Good luck to all athletes as they complete this test of endurance, for the self satisfaction of finishing or to qualify for The Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. 

For more information please call Triathlon Manitoba at 925-5636 or check out our comprehensive website at www.triathlon.mb.ca.  For event information see the Ironman Canada website at www.ironman.ca

This page was last updated on August 289, 2004