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Inaugural Omaha Triathlon a HUGE Success

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

The inaugural Omaha Triathlon drew more than 700 racers from 21 states. Athletes came from as far away as California to participate in the race, which consisted of a 0.9-mile swim, a 24.8-mile bike ride and a 6.2-mile run.

The first wave of athletes began the swim portion of the race around 6 a.m., heading into water that was about 79 degrees. Racers split into nine waves based on their ages.

Athletes as young as 15 and as old as 71 competed in the triathlon.

Men’s winner Sam Holmes, a 22-year-old from Kearney, also set a course record with his finish of 2:10:08.

RESULTS

• Men’s leaders: 1, Samuel Holmes, 2:10:08. 2, Eric Sorensen, 2:10:32. 3, Anthony Beeson, 2:11:51. 4, Alex Begg, 2:13:59. 5, Vince Koziol, 2:15:19. 6, Todd Lundberg, 2:16:03. 7, Craig Desmet, 2:17:44. 8, Adam Little, 2:19:25. 9, Grant Reuter, 2:19:44. 10, Chris Aarhus, 2:21:20.

• Women’s leaders: 1, Kathy Grady, 2:34:45. 2, Kelsey Davis, 2:35:15. 3, Sara Prince, 2:40:26. 4, Jodi Seevers, 2:44:09. 5, Angie Henderson, 2:44:22. 6, Jenny Petersen, 2:44:47. 7, Melissa Kosch, 2:45:07. 8, Daria Springer, 2:48:04. 9, Lori Merritt, 2:48:35. 10, Holly Beavers, 2:49:15.

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We NEED Volunteers for the first ever Omaha Triathlon!

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Get up close to the action by signing up to volunteer for the inaugural Omaha Triathlon on August 1, 2010. Want to help set up? Or maybe just cheer on the runners? We have a job for you! We need help in the following areas:

1. Set Up/Tear Down

Set up/Tear Down for July 29-August 3

Involves putting up signage, barricades, trash cans, staging, etc.

2. Kids Triathlon

July 31

Registration, Timing, Finish Line, etc.

3. Registration/Expo

July 31-August 1

Registration, packet-pick up, briefings, expo.  Afternoon-Evening Saturday and early morning Sunday

4. Bike Check-In

July 31 noon-7 pm

Make sure all bikes are checked-in and placed properly and meet USAT rules

5. Road Guard

August 1

Stand at intersections along bike course making sure cars do not cross into course and direct them how to get around

6. Swim Start

August 1

Be at lake early Sunday morning for last minute checks and prep for race

7. Transition Area

August 1

Make sure there is no biking in/out of transition and make sure things go smoothly and help give water in transition to athletes

8. Information Booth

August 1

Answer questions from athletes, spectators, and sponsors about event in a cheery manner

9. Finish Line

August 1

Hand out finisher medals, water, take off timing chips, etc.

10. Timing Chips

August 1

Hand out timing chips for race to athletes before race start

11. Body Marking

August 1

Mark athletes for race start on arms and legs

12. Aid Stations

August 1

Hand out water, supplies, etc. to athletes running and biking by

13. Finish Festival

August 1

Help band, food, and expo vendors set up and keep clean for festival

14. Medical

August 1

Help our medical coordinators to get athletes and spectators back to normal during and after the race, most will be minor things like ice and bandages

15. Cheer Zone

August 1

Simply put, we need people to cheer the athletes on as they go by

Sign up now by following this link :

http://www.omahatriathlon.com/zap_site/docs/zaps-mr-tab1-392.htm?Register-Online

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Omaha Announces City’s Inaugural USAT Certified Triathlon

Monday, January 11th, 2010

On August 1, 2010 Omaha will host its first annual USA Triathlon (USAT) certified competition throughout the downtown area. The Olympic length triathlon will include a 1.5-km swim, a 40-km bike ride and a 10-km run. Starting today, athletes can register to compete at www.omahatriathlon.com.

The Omaha Triathlon is expected to be the first major USAT triathlon in Nebraska and could host more than 1,000 athletes of all abilities from around the country.  The event will also include relay team and Aquabike competition options. A festival finish for athletes and spectators will feature live music from local artists and bands, and food and refreshments.

“We feel Omaha is a perfect arena for a premier triathlon event in the Midwest,” said Alan Kohll, founder of the Omaha Triathlon and president of Total Wellness. “As an organization and as an event, we’re committed to making Omaha one of the top 10 healthiest cities over the next 10 years and this is one of our first stepping stones to reaching that goal.”

“Triathlons are quickly becoming some of the most popular amateur sporting events in the U.S.,” said Bill Burke, race director of the Omaha Triathlon. “We think that Omaha provides a perfect venue for the start of such an elite athletic event.”

“Around the country Omaha is known as a great sports city and we are pleased another great event is coming to our community,” Mayor Suttle said.  “The competition will take place throughout our community, showcasing our great city to these top athletes.”

“The Omaha Sports Commission is pleased to serve as a supporting sponsor of the first Omaha Triathlon and we hope it will quickly become one of the top Triathlon stops in the country,” said Harley Schrager, chairman of the Omaha Sports Commission board of directors.  “This event will not only feature top athletes, but it will generate excellent economic benefits to our community and that is part of the mission of our organization.”

The event was founded to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles. Financial sponsorships of the event will support the battle against childhood obesity.

“Our organization is very supportive of the Omaha Triathlon because it features several sports that all promote a healthy lifestyle,” said Kerri Peterson of Livewell.  “Triathlon participants are in top physical condition, and we hope they serve as role models encouraging every citizen in our community to swim, bike, run or jog to keep fit and enjoy good health.”

Additional event details will be released throughout the remainder of 2009 and into 2010. You can follow updates at www.omahatriathlon.com.

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