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Sean, Nathan & Preston are 2024 TOY Nominees...

Friday, 08 November 2024 00:10

By Simon

2024 Minnesota Multisport Honors - Here are the official nominees for 2024 Male Triathlete of the Year:

SEAN COOLEY, 39, Stillwater (photo)

An avid bike racer, Sean only had time for three tris in '24, but turned in POY efforts at two of those races. His 4:07 at Ironman 70.3 Des Moines was the fastest half IM time by a Minnesota triathlete last season, and his course record (4:10!) win at ultra-challenging Square Lake 70.3 were special, and his 2nd place finish at Chisago under truly adverse conditions was pretty dang good, too. Well deserved nomination.

NATHAN KIM, 22, Minneapolis

A rising star, his 2024 resume was highlighted by a big win at Chisago 70.3, and a fast 2nd at Maple Grove Olympic, where his 1:52:50 was only three seconds slower than Preston Youngdahl's course record-setting effort. KIm's Top 5s against deep fields at Door County Half and Ironman 70.3 Madison were also very impressive...

PRESTON YOUNGDAHL, 34, Plymouth

The two-time Minnesota TOY was undefeated in six local starts. Since his return to Minnesota in 2022, his local record is 14 and 1. His overall scorecard is 14 and 3.

Also Considered:

Spencer Syvertson, 29, Alexandria - 2024 was truly a breakout year for Spencer. Three wins and two 2nds, including CRs at Brewhouse Olympic and Alexandria, were his highlights. His 2nd behind Youngdahl at Lake Minnetonka was a game-changer.