09 Chicago Triathlon - Pros
Submitted by: Timothy Carlson
Added: Mon Aug 31 2009
Last Modified: Tue Sep 01 2009
The Chicago Triathlon is a North American non-drafting classic with a history of recognizing triathletic greatness throughout its 27-year history. Winners have included Hall of Famers Spencer Smith, Simon Lessing, Craig Walton, Chris McCormack, Mike Pigg, Greg Welch, and top rank women like Michellie Jones, Joanna Zeiger, Emma Snowsill, Karen Smyers, Barb Lindquist and Becky Lavelle. Sunday, Matt Reed and Sarah Haskins joined their ranks with great performances, aided in part by the unfortunate crashes of Andy Potts and Julie Dibens. The swim in the close quarters Monroe Harbor, the bike along the steel and glass canyons of speedy Lakeshore Drive, and the run around the aquarium all offer an urban amphitheater unparalleled in the sport.
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