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Wednesday, 14 November 2012 01:10

(Nick Morales / TriJuice.com Photo - Bearded Dan Hedgecock receiving one of his two MMAs.)

Yesterday we explained the MMA Committee's overriding rationale behind the selection of the women's winners. Today we'll discuss the selection process for the guys.

TRIATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Dan Hedgecock

Slam dunk. Hedge won eight races in 2012, including the Hy-Vee 5150 US Championships, Life Time Tri - Minneapolis Elite and St. Anthony's 5150 Elite, and for the 2nd consecutive year was unbeaten by fellow Minnesotans. He also turned in the faster half IM time (4:06) than any of his Loon State peers this year. He's currently receiving serious consideration for the USAT Athlete of the Year award.

PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR - Dan Hedgecock's Course Record at Hy-Vee 5150 US Championship

Another slam. Hy-Vee was the most competitive race of the year and Dan won it convincingly. His performance was arguably the biggest win by a Minnesota male in the last 15+ years....