Archive for August, 2009

Handley Places 5th at Age Group National Championships

Handley Places 5th at Age Group National Championships

Former University of Tennessee swimmer, Bethany Handley, took home a top-5 finish at USA Triathlon's Age Group National Championship. Held in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the event gathered the best amateur triathletes from around the country. Bethany used her swimming prowess to navigate the strong current

08.27.2009| Uncategorized | admin

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Truex Runs to 14th Place finish at Elite National Championships

Truex Runs to 14th Place finish at Elite National Championships

Adam Truex led the way for the Riptide Elite Team at the Pro National Championships in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Adam was slowed a bit by the strong current in the Black Warrior River, but was able to join up with teammate Matt Balzer on the bike. The two were able to work together on the draft-legal IT

08.26.2009| Uncategorized | admin

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Riptide Junior Team Well Represented at National Championships

Riptide Junior Team Well Represented at National Championships

Riptide sent a strong contingent of racers to compete in the Youth and Junior National Championships held at Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs on August 8th.  Young athletes from around the country converged on the city, home of the US Olympic Training Center and many of the sport's elite. Tho

08.25.2009| National Championship, Riptide Junior Triathlon Team | admin

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Mackenzie 1st, Dannwolf 3rd at Rattlesnake Triathlon

Mackenzie 1st, Dannwolf 3rd at Rattlesnake Triathlon

Dan Mackenzie scored his first win of the year with a come from behind win at the Rattlesnake Triathlon.  In his Rocket Science Sports Rocket wetsuit, Mackenzie recorded the fastest swim of the day in the 451 person field.  Mackenzie yielded time on the bike and entered the run in 3rd place, nearl

08.25.2009| Amy Dannwolf, Dan MacKenzie | admin

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5430 Long Course: Petrella 11th, men win relay

5430 Long Course: Petrella 11th, men win relay

With excellent weather for racing, team Riptide raced well at the 5430 Long Course on August 9th. Jocelyn Petrella placed 11th out of 19 starters in a tough professional women's field that included Julie Dibens and Chrissie Wellington.  Petrella utilized a strong swim to enter the bike in 9th pl

08.25.2009| Uncategorized | admin

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