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Official POY Nominees: Men...
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Monday, 15 October 2012 06:30
The Committee had hoped to nominate five performances, but the 2-performance-maximum rule got in the way. Matthew Payne's amateur win at Florida 70.3 had initially received enough support to be nominated. Then two issues arose. First was the suggestion that Dan Hedgecock's amateur win at Chisago in the fastest 70.3 (amateur) time (4:06) by a Minnesotan this season, matched or trumped Payne's performance. Next, Patrick Here are the official nominations for Performance of the Year by a Minnesota male: DAN HEDGECOCK, 25, Minneapolis - 1st @ Hy-Vee 515- Elite Championship - CR DAN HEDGECOCK, 25, Minneapolis - 1st @ Life Time Tri - Minneapolis Elite - CR PATRICK PARISH, 27, Bloomington - 1st @ USAT Duathlon Nationals PATRICK PARISH, 27, Bloomington - 1st @ Apple Duathlon - CR Photos - Above L - Patrick en route to winning Du Nationals. Right - Dan enjoying one of his many major victories in 2012.
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Parish won the amateur title at a late-season half (Super Frog), which may have either matched or nullified Payne's performance. Interestingly, neither Hedge's nor PP's half efforts, by rule, could be nominated because both men had two nominated performances already, efforts that were perceived by the Committee as carrying more "National" significance.
