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.
