Race Coverage
A Big Day for Day...
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Saturday, 28 June 2025 00:10
2025 Women's Trifecta Coverage -Approximately 130ish women participated in last Saturday's Trifesta at Turtle Lake. Park in Shoreview. The event featured Olympic and Sprint races for veterans and a very cool "Virgin" event for newbies.
The first woman who lost her tri-virginity, and doing so in impressive fashion, was WENDY ANN DAY, 46 (photo), who drove the 160+ miles from her home in the Backus area to do the race. Leading throughout, the avid outdoorswoman posted the only sub-1-hour time among her event's thirty-two entrants.
A pair of accomplished triathletes, like Day, led throughout their respective events to claim decisive victories. Seven-time Minnesota Master of the Year nominee ANDREA MYERS' margin in the Sprint race was a hefty 6:36, and MARTHA STELTER's MOV in the Olympic event was 9:33.
Stelter has concentrated mostly on road running over the last several years, but her tri-highlights include a 3rd at Fairmont Olympic in 2021 and a 7th at Hopkins Royal in '19.
Enthusiastic Event Publicist Lisa Hobbie shared these notes with us:
"...an incredible race day at Turtle Lake Park! ...
Despite chilly temps and overcast skies, 120+ amazing women showed up strong, determined, and full of energy to tackle the Virgin, Sprint, and Olympic distances. The supportive, empowering atmosphere made this event feel more like a celebration than a competition—a true reflection of what the Women’s Trifecta is all about.
Race Highlights:
Olympic Distance Champion: Martha Stelter (Mankato, MN) crossed the line first in the Olympic distance with a time of 2:33:28, showing strong swim, bike and run splits in challenging early season conditions.
Sprint Distance Winner: Andrea Myers of Medicine Lake, MN led the Sprint field with a time of 1:14:16, holding the lead after each split.
Virgin Course Standout: New triathlete Wendy Day of Backus, MN (58:16) wowed the crowd in the Virgin division, finishing her first-ever triathlon with confidence and a huge smile.
Additional Notes:
• Athletes received upgraded finisher medals, loaded swag bags, and post-race smoothies from Olakino Shakes—plus free professional race photos courtesy of Creative Touch by Jennie.
• New this year: A redesigned Olympic Course to challenge seasoned athletes.
The spirit of Women’s Trifecta continues to grow—bringing women of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds together in one unforgettable race experience."
Page 2 photo: Andrea Myers
