Race Previews
Ladies Day at Hopkins...
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Monday, 29 April 2024 00:10
Photo - Race director Doobie Kurus cheering for Judy Rykken, then 84, at the 2022 Hopkins Royal Triathlon.
HOPKINS ROYAL COVERAGE - Competitively, women stole the show on Saturday at the ninth Hopkins Royal Triathlon, starting with HEATHER LENDWAY, who took control of the race from the get-go. The former National and World champion had won races outright in the past, but never with a three minute margin of victory over the fastest man. There was a protracted pause after HL, who is undefeated on Minnesota soil since her return to the sport in 2021, crossed the line. Her time on Saturday was 1:05:48, second only to the course record she set here in 2022, which has only been bettered by three men in the history of the race.
As implied, Heather wasn't the only woman who rocked at Hopkins, she was simply the first of five ladies who cracked the overall Top 15....
2024 Earth Day Run..
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Wednesday, 17 April 2024 00:09
Too Legit to Quit...
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Wednesday, 20 March 2024 00:10
It wasn't that long ago that Minnesota was one of America's premier duathlon states. Though those races were reserved, with a few exceptions, for May and September when triathlon lakes were either too cool (May) or had begun the process of cooling (September), they were abundant. Just ten years ago, there were at least thirteen scheduled dus in our state, not bad for an eight-week period....
"An Experience Unlike Any Other"...
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 00:10
By Mandy Hansel, Trinona Director
In the world of triathlons, unexpected twists and turns are par for the course. With the recent cancellation of the highly anticipated Buffalo Graniteman Triathlon, athletes find themselves searching for new challenges to conquer and races to participate in. Fear not, triathletes, for Trinona Triathlon is extending a warm invitation to all who seek to test their mettle and passion for the sport....
Road Construction Forces Postponement....
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Tuesday, 27 February 2024 00:10
Buffalo Graniteman Triathlon is set to return in June 2025!
With regrets and due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we must cancel the 2024 Buffalo Graniteman Triathlon. Our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our participants, fans, and the local community is paramount. Given road construction and related detours on our planned course, local authorities were unable to approve our event permits for this summer’s event. This decision comes after exhaustive efforts to identify viable alternative routes with local officials, all of which faced similar permit challenges. Please know that this decision was not made lightly; we share in the disappointment this news may bring....
