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2016 Most Improved: The Women...
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Thursday, 06 October 2016 23:10
MINNESOTA MULTISPORT AWARDS - Today we reveal the nominees or MOST IMPROVED FEMALE, which pertains to an athlete's career trajectory as it applies to their position on or near Team Minnesota.
The nominees, in alpha order, are:
- DIANE HANKEE, 39, Lino Lakes (2015 Rank: 8th; Best Rank: 4th in 2010 - photo below R)
Diane has enjoyed many outstanding, even breakout, seasons (2010, 2013, 2014), though none have been "outstandinger" than 2016. Though this year's Team Minnesota has not been determined, it nevertheless appears that Hankee will place in the Top 3.
Here is her 2016 Scorecard:
- 1st @ Apple Duathlon (likely POY nominee)
- 1st @ LIberty Half IM - 4:42:30 ...
2016 Nominees: Duathlete of the Year...
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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...
Tri Night '16: The Party of the Year!
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Sunday, 02 October 2016 23:10
MINNESOTA MULTISPORT AWARDS - The MMA's lauched in 1999 and the MMA Awards Party, aka "Tri Night," started in 2000. The 2016 festivities will happen on Saturday, November 12 at Gear West Bike & Triathlon in Long Lake, where it has been held since 2011.
Unlike past years, there will be NO cost to attendees. Noshable food, plus beer and wine will be provided courtesy of our generous host, GWB&T.
2016 Master of the Year: The Men...
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Wednesday, 28 September 2016 23:10
2016 MINNESOTA MULTISPORT AWARDS - Yesterday we announced the nominees for Female Master of the Year. Today, we reveal the male MOY nominees.
After a lot of heated argument, the Committe was able to whittle the women's MOY list to four names. For the men, however, a similar compromise was not achieved, thus there will be FIVE official MOY nominees.
In alpha order, they are:
- BRIAN BICH, 50, Duluth (4-time Minnesota Master of the Year)
2016 Highlights:
Master of the Year: The Women...
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Tuesday, 27 September 2016 05:10
Photo L - National Class 50-year-olds - Cheryl Zitur and Julia Weisbecker.
2016 MINNESOTA MULTISPORT AWARDS - Today we are revealing the four nominees for FEMALE MASTER OF THE YEAR. Despite heated debate in this category, the athletes receiving the most support were, In alph order, are:
- MANUELA KNISPEL, 45, Minneapolis (2nd MOY Nomination)
2016 Highlights:
- 2nd overall / 1st Master @ Oakdale Duathlon...
