70.3 goes duathlon in Steelhead

Sunday, 03 August 2008

The thing race directors fear most occurred Saturday when the heavens opened and the wind came in to rule out a swim at the latest 70.3 event. The Steelhead 70.3 succumbed to the elements to revert to a duathlon for all the competitors. Where is this race called Steelhead run we hear you ask? Well, it is on the shores of one of the 5 North American Great Lakes, Lake Michigan - so now you know and you can confidently look informed amongst your tri mates! Despite conditions, the race still fielded a good list (don't they all?) and there was still a title to be won.

The men's event was stolen by the one and only Chris Legh, who's been due a win for while. He proved hard to catch and made good on his promise to win Steelhead. The women's event was taken out by Gina Kehr, winning easily over Von During and Damstra.

1. Chris Legh 3:31:13
2. Justin Henkel 3:37:05
3. Tony White 3:41:34

1. Gina Kehr 4:04:09
2. Kimberly Von During 4:12:40
3. Renee Damstra 4:16:00