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2023 Women's Team MN Candidates...
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Tuesday, 09 January 2024 00:10
By Goose
Here are the fourteen women being considered for 2023 Team Minnesota berths. Mav will select the Top 10. Note that some of the names are preceded by asterisks (*). These are women considered to be "slam-dunk" selections.
CAMI ECKHOFF, 35 (photo L) - Two wins and a 6th at Steelhead 70.3 were highlights.
EMILY GAGE, 36 (page 2 photo) - Like Eckhoff, she is a former Most Improved winner. Her two local wins were impressive, but her long course times may not be enough to round out her resume.
DIANE HANKEE, 46 - A win, a 2nd and a 4th were solid enough to earn her a berth.
* ELENA HENGEL , 27 - A fast win, three 2nds behind Heather Lendway and a successful long course debut at Madison 70.3 make Elena a slam-dunk Top 3-5 on 2023 Team Minnesota.
* CARYN HERRICK, 33 - Tree big wins, including Chisago and Trinona, and fast 2nds at Door County and Madison 70.3 are why she's #2 on our Team roster.
KADIE HOKANSON, 42 - Her two wins and a 2nd don't tell us much. We'd love to see her race against Team MInnesota-quality competition...
Candidates for 2023 Men's Team Minnesota..
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Saturday, 06 January 2024 00:10
By Goose
Who raced well enough to be included on 2023 Team Minnesota? My job is to compile a list of viable athletes, along with highlight commentary. Then Mav with select the Top 10 men and women. So you know, I favor an alphabetic list, one that does not rank the athletes. Mav, favors a ranked listing. Below are the men being considered for Team Minnesota berths:
JOE ADRIAENS, 35 (photo L) – Joe podiumed at Buffalo Olympic, Clearwater Olympic and Maple Grove Olympic. He was beaten by athletes destined for high places on the 2023 Team. There should be a berth with his name on it.
DAN ARLANDSON, 47 – 2023 Male Master of the Year. He excelled in 70.3 racing, starting with his overall amateur win (2nd behind pro John Reed) at Chisago. His 11th place (2nd Master) among amateurs at Gulf Coast was also impressive. His Des Moines 70.3 effort was solid, but he was beaten by fellow Minnesota master, Brandon Lee. Note: Team Minnesota athletes are not age-graded.
NOAH BILLINGS, 17 – Two-time Junior of the Year, Noah won two races in 2023. That he did not beat Minnesota athletes that are being considered for Team spots, works against him.
TIM BONTRAGER, 31 – Two podium finishes against good competition in Wisconsin triathlons plus a very fast 2nd at Maple Grove Olympic has me recommending Tim for a berth....
"A Clear Path Forward"...
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Wednesday, 03 January 2024 00:10
By David Koppel
Plenty of things to be thankful for in 2023 and to be excited about for 2024. Travel and exploring new and old places with @kelsiekoppel and our kids is definitely at the top of the list. It’s really awesome when we get a chance to take a break from the mundane, driving from practice to practice, to get out into the world as a family with few distractions. Planning for more of that in 2024, but the nonstop sports and kid activities are fun too!...
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