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Graniteman Buffalo Preview #2 - 19th Olympic...UPDATED
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Friday, 30 May 2025 00:10
2025 GRANITEMAN BUFFALO OLYMPIC PREVIEW - Who do we expect to see at the front of the pack at the 19th Buffalo Olympic Triathlon next Sunday? Here are our current picks, though we are reasonably sure that additional elite athletes will enroll on or before race day....
2025 Buffalo Triathlon Preview #1...The Sprint...
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Tuesday, 27 May 2025 00:10
GRANITEMANN BUFFALO TRIATHLON PREVIEW - The 20th edition of the Sprint version of this epic race is happening next Sunday; it's Olympic companion event will be clebrating it's 19th running. GBT boasts a terrific venue (Sturges Park) that for almost two decades has served as our state's fully outdoor triathlon opening day. (It is preceded on the calendar by a few pool swim tris.)
Today's preview, the first of two, will discuss the credentials of some of the talented athletes that are currently registered in the Sprint. The second preview will post information on some of the credentialed triathletes who will be racing in the Olympic event.
On paper, here are some of the athletes expected to lead the way in the Sprint:
MITCHELL CLAYTON - 2026 MInnesota Junior of the Year, Mitch, now 29, is making his Buffalo debut and it should be a successful one. In fact, his performances over the last two seasons suggest that he should land a spot on the podium, perhaps even pick up his 8th career tri victory...
Minnesotans Take 1st, 3rd & 5th in Northern Iowa...
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Sunday, 25 May 2025 00:10
TRI Clear Lake Coverage - Despite the cancelled swim, Minnesota triathetes did what they always do at this early-season northern Iowa multi, and we're pleased to say that most of our prerace prognostications were correct.
Let's look at the Intermediate distance (2 mile run - 25 mile bike - 10K run) competition first.
We predicted that Minneapolis pro TED TREISE would end Iowa pro TYSON WEILAND's winning streak, and he did so rather handily, thanks to his five minute pullaway on the bike. That margin endured, giving Ted a 1:39:47 to Tyson's runnerup 1:44:45.
Taking third was first amateur NATHAN KIM, who was nominated for three MMHs last year, including Triathlete of the Year. Rounding out the Top 5 were former, albeit briefly, Minnesotan STUART GILDEA and Minneapolis' PETER WIKMAN.
Winning the men's 19 & Under title was Rochester's NOAH BILLINGS (photo), a two-time Minnesota Junior of the Year. Coon Rapids' DAVID CARNEY, who was coming off a successful 2024 tri season, cracked the...
"Dad Strength May be a Real Thing!"
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Friday, 23 May 2025 00:10
By Spencer Syvertson
Apple Tri Race Report - Sartell's Apple Triathlon kicked off my 2025 season and my new chapter as a triathlete dad. I utilized the race to work on process goals and hitting certain marks throughout the race. I had two goals for myself. First, validate my bike improvements that I’ve seen in training. Secondly, run the 5k under 18 minutes which would be a personal best in a tri.
This was by far the coldest triathlon of my 50+ finishes. After a comfortable pool swim, we entered the outdoor transition at 40 degrees. My plan was to dry off on the run to T1 with a towel and then ride with sleeves, gloves, and shoe covers...
Minnesotans Set to Excel in Northern Iowa Again...UPDATE!
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Wednesday, 21 May 2025 00:10
TRI Clear Lake Preview - Historically, Minnesotans have excelled at this popular early season triathlon in northern Iowa, and several of them are returning. Let's start with the Sprint race:
MITCHELL CLAYTON, 29 - Mitch set the men's amateur sprint course record here in '24. He's coming off a very fast win at Tinman Olympic....
