Posted: February 28, 2007

Triathlon: “Best Of The US” Invites Hawaii’s Best To Race At The Lavaman Triathlon On April 1

(St. Paul, MN – 2/28/2007)–– “Best of the US” Management and the Hawaii Sports Connection invite the talented triathletes of the Aloha State to race at the 10th annual LAVAMAN / BEST OF THE US HAWAII QUALIFIER at the Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast on April 1. This annual classic is billed as “The Best & Most Scenic Post Race Party in Triathlon!!!” Two Hawaiian triathletes, Ben Collins and Rachel Ross, earned US Amateur Triathlete of the Year Honorable Mention status in 2006. Collins was recognized by USA Triathlon and Triathlete magazine; Ross by Triathlete. “We sure hope that Collins and Ross will be on the starting line at Lavaman this year,” says BOUS Media Director Jerry MacNeil. “We also hope to see the talented likes of Bree Wee, who was 7th at the Best of the US Championship in 2005, Peter Hursty, Wee’s teammate two years ago and perennial favorite at Lavaman, as well as Marion Summerer, Tai Blechta, and Susan Burr, just to name a few. If any male/female combination of these athletes advances to the Championship at Cypress Gardens, Florida next October, Hawaii will be a threat to reach the podium in the Fastest State Tem Competition.” For more information on the Lavaman Triathlon, vist www.bestoftheustriathletes.com or www.lavamantriathlon.com. The Best of the U.S. Amateur Triathlete Competition is produced by Midwest Events, LLC of Saint Paul, Minnesota.