Media Release

October 8, 2005 --- Six Manitoba Triathletes competing at the ITU World Age Group Triathlon Championships

The Canadian Age-Group Triathlon Team will be competing in the World Championships in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 8th and 9^th.   Manitoba has six members on the team who will be racing at the Olympic distance, which consists of a 1500m swim, 40km cycle and 10km run. 

Jeff Morier

• Overall 2005 Canadian Age Group Triathlon Champion (and Gold in Male 35-39)
• Triathlon Canada’s 2004 Age Group Athlete of the Year
• This will be Jeff’s 5^th time representing Canada at Worlds.

 Edie Fisher

• 2005 Nationals - Gold medal in Female 45-49 category
• Edie is an eight- time medallist at the World Triathlon Championships (1 gold, 6 silver, 1 bronze).

 Cherrie Fournier

• 2005 Nationals – 4^th in Female 35-39 category
• This is Cherrie’s third time on the Canadian team.

 Bethany Pechey

• 2005 Nationals - Silver medal in Female 20-24 category
• Honolulu will be Bethany’s first world championship.

 Mickey Stokotelny

• 2005 Nationals - Silver medal in Male 70+ category
• This will be the 6^th time Mickey races for Canada.

 Scott Taylor

• 2005 Nationals  - Bronze medal in Male 45-49 category
• This will be the 2^nd time Scott races on the National team.

 For additional information please contact Triathlon Manitoba at 925-5636 or visit our website www.triathlon.mb.ca

This page was last updated on October 8, 2005