Posted: February 12, 2007

Triathlon: Final 2006 USA Triathlon Rankings Available

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2007) -- USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the 2006 age group rankings have been finalized. In 2006, USA Triathlon introduced the new “pacesetter” system, designed to create as accurate and fair a program as possible in determining how athletes rank across the country. For a full description of the new program, please visit Rankings Criteria. “We have received an overwhelmingly positive response to the pacesetter system, and will continue to improve all aspects of the program over the next few years”, said Membership Services Director Jennifer O’Day. “As the most popular benefit USA Triathlon offers, we saw an opportunity to revamp an outdated system, and are incredibly pleased with the results.” As of February 8th, all rankings for results received by USA Triathlon have been calculated. All current members as of 12/31/06, who competed in a minimum of two triathlons, two off-road triathlons, or two duathlons/aquathlons, can view their final rankings here: 2006 Year End Rankings. The final rankings will also be published in the spring issue of USA Triathlon Life. All planned changes to the 2007 program will be posted by the end of March on the Rankings Criteria page. Questions and comments about the rankings program can be directed to the Membership Services Department at 719-955-2835 or by e-mailing rankings@usa triathlon.org. About USA Triathlon USA Triathlon is the national governing body for triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 2,000 races and connects with more than 85,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. Website: USATriathlon.org. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest

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