Athlete Dies at St. George Triathlon

Triathlete Chris Eborn passed away at the St. George Triathlon on Saturday, May 13, 2006. Eborn, a Kaysville, UT resident was near the end of the 800 meter swim when he suddenly stopped. Rescuers quickly pulled Eborn from the reservoir where event medical staff attended to him.

A memorial fund has been set up for the family at Zions Bank. More information about Eborn and the memorial fund can be found by visiting www.christophereborn.com.

Xango Echo Triathlon to Benefit Hess Cancer – Offers Utah’s Largest Elite Purse

TriUtah’s Xango Echo Triathlon, held on July 15, 2006, will benefit the Hess Cancer Foundation. This will be the second year the Echo Triathlon will benefit the foundation. The Hess Cancer Foundation provides financial assistance to families that have lost a young child to cancer and promotes fitness as a way to fight and prevent the disease.

The race will also offer a $3,000 prize purse. Athletes racing for the purse will be entered into an elite wave at each distance.

More information about the Xango Echo Triathlon can be found at www.triutah.com. Information about the Hess Cancer Foundation can be found at www.hesscancer.org.

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