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Tim, Luke & Keith...
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Sunday, 29 October 2023 00:10
By Mav
Triathlon is a lifelong sport. As Goose and I have discussed within the last few weeks, athletes as young as 15 years old can show true talent, determination, and speed, and that doesn’t stop when we hit the other end of the age spectrum. Today, we highlight the three 60+ males who Mav believes had seasons worthy of receiving official nominations for the 2023 Male Grand Master of the Year honor:
Tim Brown, 65, from Blaine. Tim won this honor in 2020. In 2023, he was one of Minnesota’s most diverse racers. He had age group wins at Apple Duathlon, Buffalo Sprint (AG record), 70.3 Des Moines where he could have started 30 minutes after his competitors and still won his age group, and Ironman Wisconsin.
Luke Harned, 70, from St. Paul. Luke is one of Minnesota’s most prolific racers, and not just in the GMOY category. He raced 8 times and won his age group every time, managing to also set an age group record at Buffalo Sprint. Included in his 2023 resume are two duathlon wins, too. ...
Stepping Up - Men...
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Tuesday, 24 October 2023 00:10
By Goose
2023 Minnesota Multisport Honors - Our research reveals that the men listed here truly "stepped up" in 2023. Their performances showed marked improvement over past seasons. Here are the men being considered for official MOST IMPROVED nominations:
BRANDON LEE, 41, Hugo
Highlights:
- 2nd @ Northwoods
- 3rd @ Clearwater Olympic
- 4th @ Buffalo Olympic
- 8th @ Maple Grove Olympic
- 8th @ Ironman Chattanoga - 9:03:59...
2023 Masters - Women...
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Wednesday, 18 October 2023 00:10
By Goose
2023 Minnesota Multisport Honors - Today Mav and I look at the resumes of potential women MASTER OF THE YEAR nominees.
DIANE HANKEE, 46, Lino Lakes (2x MOY)
Highlights:
- 1st overall @ One Lake Tri Sprint
- 2nd overall / 1st AG @ Chisago Sprint
- 4th overall / 2nd Master / 1st AG @ Timberman Olympic
Also: Solid results @ Sprint and Olympic Nationals. ...
2023 Masters - Men...
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Monday, 16 October 2023 00:10
By Goose
2023 Minnesota Multipsort Honors - Masters - Today Mav and I are studying the 2023 competitive resumes of our state's male Masters. Here are the age-40-59 guys that rocked the hardest last season. We put an asterisk (*) next to the the performances that we consider to be "outstanding." Once again, we are trying to determine if two great results are enough to earn consideration.
DAN ARLANDSON, 46, Burnsville
Highlights:
- 2nd overall / 1st Master @ Chisago 70.3 - 4:20:45 *
- 8th amateur / 1st AG / 2nd Master @ Ironman Gulf Coast - 4:20:37 *
- 16th overall / 2nd 45-49 / 3rd Master @ Ironman Des Moines 70.3 - 4:31:10 ...
Jan, Christel & Cheryl...
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 00:10
Photo - Cheryl & Christel demonstrating the art of making team heart fingers.
By Mav
GMOY – Women’s Nominees
As Goose has previously pointed out, Minnesota had several women aged 55 and better who rocked the 2023 triathlon season. Most are perennial household names who have been nominated for this award in the past, and a few are relatively new on the scene or had stepped up their game this season. Below, in alphabetical order, are Mav’s nominees for the 2023 Female Grand Master of the Year honor:
Jan Guenther: Jan, 64, from Long Lake, had 5 nomination-worthy performances. What impressed me most about her resume was her diversity in racing, successfully winning her age group at sprint, olympic, and half-iron distance races. She also consistently races at some of MN’s most competitive events, often only being beaten in the overall results by our state’s top athletes.
Christel Kippenhan: Christel, 57, from way up in Bemidji, outraced Guenther at both Maple Grove Olympic (4th overall) and at Lake Minnetonka Sprint (7th overall), although being 6 years younger than Jan. Her effort at Maple Grove Oly resulted in an age group record, and additionally she made the overall podium at Northwoods Sprint, placing 3rd. ...
