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Claire, Ruth, Suzie & Cathy...

Tuesday, 09 October 2012 03:25

(Photo - 2012 TOY nominees: Claire, Ruth and Suzie. Cathy's pic is on the next page.)

Minnesota Multisport Awards - It's official. The nominees for 2012 Female Triathlete of the Year are Claire Bootsma (2011 TOY), Ruth Brennan Morrey, Suzie Fox and Cathy Yndestad (TOY in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010). The athletes were selected based on their 2012 resumes, not their reputations. ...

They needed to have turned in at least four elite performances (more if balanced with non-elite efforts) during the season. Check out their highlights:

CLAIRE BOOTSMA, 25, Minneapolis (Six Elite triathlon performances)

1st @ Pigman Sprint - CR & YWCA Women's Tri

2nd @ Kansas City 5150, Trinona Olympic, Minneman Olympic

3rd @ Life Time Tri - Minneapolis Elite

RUTH BRENNAN MORREY, 37, Rochester (6 elite triathlon performances)

1st @ Trinona Olympic - CR,