Balzer takes 5th at Tinley’s

By: Riptide Multisports

Matt Balzer finished fifth at the prestigious Scott Tinley’s Adventures Elite International Triathlon. En route to his best finish of the season, Balzer recorded the fastest bike split of the day. One of the five races that comprise the Trical Pro Series, Tinley’s attracts many of the country’s top triathletes.

Top-10 Finishers (courtesy of Tri-California Events)

1. Brian Fleischmann – 1:54:22

2. Ethan Brown – 1:54:36

3. Victor Plata – 1:57:52

4. Chris Stehula – 1:59:30

5. Matthew Balzer – 1:59:58

6. Kevin Everett – 2:00:35

7. Ryan Bickerstaff – 2:00:39

8. Reto Waeffler – 2:01:21

9. John Dahlz – 2:01:51

10. Chris Tremonte – 2:01:59