Posted: June 5, 2007

Triathlon: “Best Of The US” Invites Washington’s Best To Race At The Chelanman Olympic Triathlon On July 21

(St. Paul, MN – 6/5/2007)–– “Best of the US” Management and Race Director Jonathan Hoskins and his Total Health Events team invite the triathletes of the Evergreen State to compete at the inaugural CHELANMAN OLYMPIC TRIATHLON / BEST OF THE US MISSISSIPPI QUALIFIER at Don Morse Park in Chelan, WA on Saturday, July 21. Washington boasts a plethora of talented triathletes. Among the elite men we hope to see at Chalenman Olympic, are Ed Clarke, Guy Crawford, 2006 WA BOUS delegate John “Johnny Mexico” Dalrymple, John Duquette, Michel Gordon, Kurt Hartmaier, Clark Holvorson, David Larpenteur, Michael Montgomery, Andrew Neff, Carl Newton, Bart Orth, Daryl Smith and Kelly Young. Top women we hope to see on July 21 include Libby Armentrout, Alina Brown, Haley Cooper, Aubre Debenham, Kirsten DeHart, Tamara Donnelly, Anne Jensen, Cynthia Krass, super master Kelly Molaski, Teresa Nelson, Tracy Orcutt (3rd at 2006 BOUS Championship!), Marti Reimer-ReissCatherine Rodehaffer, Robin Secrist, Rhae Shaw, Patty Swedburg, Sonia Tonnemaker, The fastest male and female resident amateurs will receive invitations to represent Washington at the “Best of the US National Championship” on October 6 at Cypress Gardens Adventure Park in Winter Haven, FL. For more information on the Chelaman Olympic Triathlon, visit www.chelanman.com. Information on Chelanman Weekend (from Website): The CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND takes advantage of the natural beauty of the area. The swims take place in the clear waters of Lake Chelan. The runs are on paved paths and roads and the bikes are along Lake Chelan and the Columbia River. The weekend includes a first timer triathlon, a sprint, olympic and half iron triathlons and 5K, 10K and Half marathon runs. The weekend culminates with two marquee events. "Best of the US - Washington State" an Olympic distance triathlon that is also a qualifier for the 2007 Best of the US championships. ChelanMan Half Iron Triathlon - one of 18 direct qualifiers for 2007 USAT HalfMax national championships. All events celebrate athletes of all abilities. The ChelanMan Multisport Weekend is a project of Chelan Multisport Group -- Chelan area community volunteers dedicated to raising funds and creating events that promote healthy and active lifestyles for Chelan area children and residents. A portion of the race fees will go to The Chelan Multisport Group Foundation. jpitt@nwi.net The event weekend is being produced by Total Health Events, LLC in partnership with the Chelan Multi-Sport Group. Total Health Events has produced international triathlon championships such as Tri Without Borders and the Grand Columbian, as well as numerous running and multisport events focused on first time and age-group athletes. www.totalhealthevents.com Race Directors Jon and Lynne Hoskins are "USAT Certified Race Directors" . The Best of the U.S. Amateur Triathlete Competition is produced by Midwest Events, LLC of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Website: www.bestoftheustriathletes.com.