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Sprint Triathlon June 16, 2009
This particular athletic event had a mixture of joy and sadness. A team was formed to race in honor of and in spirit to Cynthia Pool, a teacher of extreme talent, athletically, and through her ability to teach science and concepts sometimes not easily understood. There were nearly twice as many competitors this year. The race was well organized and began on schedule, with so many racers that was not easy. CEP Timing from Phoenix timed the event and had results posted quickly. Many thanks to them for their professional expertise. All photographs by Andy Towle/Roundup
Rachel Ward hugs Cynthia Pool's husband Roy, right after the dedication of the race to Cynthia Pool, a teacher and cyclist competitor who recently was killed in an accident while competing in a cross country cycle event.
Sean Ford, left, finishes writing Dan Kotke's number on his arm as the line for registration at the Sprint Triathlon seems to stay the same length for a long morning, Saturday, June 13.
Handing out the chips that each competitor with attach to their ankle are Sean Ford, left, and Earl Davis.
Swimmers go every which way as the Sprint Triathlon, conducted Saturday at Taylor Pool, gets under way with a blur of activity.
Reece Mortensen straddles his bike and attempts to hurry on his way during the second leg of the three part Sprint Triathlon conducted in Payson.
Lesley Ahern keeps her own pace as she pedals steadily around the course during the Sprint Triathlon.
John Hermoian concentrates on the task at hand and speeds past a check point during the triathlon. Hermoian finished with a total time of 1:24:39.
Frank Camp crosses the finish line in good spirits. Camp's time was 1:32:01.
Craig Brandenburg crosses the finish line with a time of 13:49 in the run portion of the Sprint Triathlon, making him the winner in the men’s 30-39 age group. Timing for the event was provided by CEP Timing of Phoenix.
Enough said.
