FEATURES

Deep Du...

Friday, 19 September 2014 00:10

Minnesota Multisport Awards - DOY is a coed category and never has the competition been this fierce. The field includes a reigning du National Champion--MATTHEW PAYNE--and nationals runner-up--DANI FISCHER. It also includes a man and a woman who were named US Duathlete of the Year (KEVIN O'CONNOR in 2009, JENN SCUDIERO in 2013).

After much deliberation, here are the four official nominees for 2014 Duathlete of the Year:

DANI FISCHER, 26, Wausau, WI - 2014 Du Highlights: 1st amateur / 2nd overall at Apple, 2nd overall @ Du Nationals, 1st overall @ Badger State Games Du....

DIANE HANKEE, 36, Lino Lakes - 2014 Du Highlights: CR win at Falls, 1st @ Oakdale, 2nd @ USAT Long Distance Du Nationals, 2nd amateur @ Apple, 4th overall @ Du Nationals.

NATE HOFFMAN, 31, West Haven - 2014 Du Highlights: 1st @ USAT Sprint Nationals, 1st @ Fall Classic Du (Course Record), 2nd amateur / 3rd overall @ Oakdale.

MATTHEW PAYNE, 36, Columbia Heights - 2014 Du Highlights:  1st overall @ Duathlon Nationals, 1st amateur / 2nd overall @ Oakdale (amateur CR) and Gear West.

Others receiving serious consideration: JENN SCUDIERO (31, Eagan), BRIAN SAMES (28, Shakopee), BENNETT ISABELLA (32, Burnsville), KEVIN O'CONNOR (43, Medina), JASMINE CARLSON (28, Becida), JOE JOHNSON (33, Eagan).

Top photo - Another great YndeCam shot. MTN thanks Kerry, as well as Nick Morales, Terry Lee, Steve Stenzel and all the other great photographers that have allowed us to post their stuff.