The In Training Icebreaker Triathlon was TriUtah’s first scheduled tri of the season and their first ever pool event. The Icebreaker used an uncommon triathlon format, the time trial start, where triathletes waited in a line outside of the pool waiting for their chance to begin their race. Racers entered the pool in 10 second intervals.
Despite the title of the race, the weather was perfect for an early spring day in Utah. “It couldn’t have been better. Sunshine and no rain or snow…beautiful conditions,†said triathlete Joe Riley.
First to cross the finish line was Michael Nordberg of Murray, Utah. Nordberg’s time appeared to have been broken as racers started to trickle across. Once the majority of athletes had crossed the line timing officials posted Nordberg’s time as the fastest of the day.
Mandi Meredith-Dunlop of Holladay, UT took women’s top honors beating her closest competitor by over one and a half minutes. Mandi’s victory wasn’t sealed until days after the race, when it was realized the previous winner had completed only one loop of the bike course.
Over 150 triathletes attended the In Training Icebreaker Triathlon. Many we’re thrilled to finally have the warm weather return and to be racing once again.
In Training Icebreaker Triathlon
www.triutah.com
March 25, 2006
American Fork, UT
Top 3 Men
1- Michael Nordberg 54:54
2- Shane Morris 58:31
3- Manny Cypers 59:00
Top 3 Women
1- Jill Whelan 1:02:24
2- Mandi Meredith-Dunlop 1:04:35
3- Emily Moeller 1:06:00
Top 3 Kids
1- Kade Hunter 24:51
2- Parker Robison 25:05
3- Tanner Robison 25:41
Other Results
Frostbite Triathlon
2.5 mile run, 8.1 miles, 425-yard swim
www.utahrunnertriathlete.com
March 25, 2006
Tooele, UT
Top 3 Men
1- Drew Purdy 48:38
2- Ryan Thierbach 50:43
3- Nate Gerlach 53:07
Top 3 Women
1- Jannalynn Thierbach 1:02:32
2- Heather Gooch 1:03:58
3- Shannon Kitchens 1:04:05
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