Heath Thurston held off BJ Christenson in the ‘08 SG Triathlon Intermediate race (Olympic Distance), held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Sand Hollow Reservoir in St. George, Utah. Thurston won with a fast swim (days fastest swim) and solid bike. Christenson tried to run his way to victory with a 36:52 run split (days fastest run), but fell 29 seconds short of Thurston by race end.

Steph Popelar won the women’s overall in the SG Tri Intermediate race. Popelar finished over one minute quicker than second place, Jannalynn Luttrell.

The men’s Short race (Sprint Distance) was just as exciting as the men’s intermediate race. Michael Nordberg topped the SG Tri short event by 13 seconds over Chris Fetter.

Debbie Perry proved her dominance over the field of nearly 350 women by winning the SG Tri Short race. Second to cross the line, Bri Klug, finished one minute and 25 seconds after Perry.

Click HERE for complete results of the 2008 SG Triathlon (St. George Triathlon).

Top Men/Intermediate Race

Heath Thurston 2:13:03
BJ Christenson 2:13:32
Randall Olsen 2:21:06

Top Women/Intermediate Race

Steph Popelar 2:40:19
Jannalyn Luttrell 2:41:27
Amber Mounday 2:42:44

Top Men/Short Race

Michael Nordberg 55:37
Chris Fetter 55:50
Neal McLaughlin 56:57

Top Women/Short Race

Debbie Perry 1:02:12
Bri Klug 1:03:38
Heather Fisher 1:06:19

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