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2016 Nominees: Duathlete of the Year...

Monday, 03 October 2016 23:10

MINNESOTA MULTISPORT AWARDS - Today we reveal the official nominees for DUATHLETE OF THE YEAR. This category differs from the others in that athletes are only required to have TWO outstanding performances  in order to receive consideration. This is due largely to the fact that Du Nationals was relocated from St. Paul to Bend, Oregon. As a result, very few of Minnesota's elite duathletes raced in more than two run-bike-run events.

Here, in alpha order, are the nominees:

- WADE CRUSER, 29, Sauk Rapids (photo)

2016 Highlights:

- 1st @ Cinco Du Mayo Long Course

- 1st @ Oakdale Duathlon - 1:02:07 (Outstanding time in unaccommodating weather conditions)

- 3rd @ Apple Duathlon...

- SUZIE FOX, 32, Chaska (photo R with Jenn Scudiero)

- 1st @ Gear West Duathlon

- 3rd @ Apple Duathlon (Arguably the deepest women's field of the year)

- MATTHEW PAYNE, 39, Golden Valley (photo below)

2016 Highlights:

- 1st @ Gear West Duathlon

- 1st @ Apple Duathlon

- 3rd overall @ Duathlon Nationals (Bend, Oregon)

- DANI VSETECKA, 31, Rochester (photo below)

2016 Highlights:

- 1st amateur @ Falls Duathlon - CR

- 2nd @ Apple Duathlon

Also receiving serious consideration: KEVIN O'CONNOR (45, Medina), JENNIFER SCUDIERO (32, Eagan), MIKE BUENTING, (41, Chanhassen), MANUELA KNISPEL (45, Shorewood).