Jordan Jones led the Riptide Elite Team to an impressive showing at the Littlefoot Triathlon today. Presented by Riptide Multisports and held within Bear Creek Lake Park, the race is the first triathlon of the year with an open water swim in Colorado.
Jones was positioned in 6th place coming out of the 53′ water, but moved up to 1st by the second lap of the 2-loop bike course. A former NCAA Division I Regional qualifier in the 5,000m, Jordan headed out onto the run knowing his best miles were ahead of him.
Following Jones was Josh Merrick in 3rd, registering the fastest run split of the day. Elite developmental athlete Ryan Borger followed in 5th, an excellent result for the newest member of the Riptide Elite team. Dan Mackenzie followed just 5 seconds behind in 6th. Matt Balzer rounded out the top-10, and Tate Behning finished 11th, Cyrus Severance 15th.
The Riptide Junior Development Team had a great day of racing as well. Tyler Volz, just 20 years old finished 18th overall, including pros. 19-year-old Chris Athey finished in 23rd, registering the fastest bike split among age-group competitors.
