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Thursday, 21 April 2016 00:10

Photo - David and Heather at last weekend's Major League Triathlon Series opener in Tempe, Texas.

In last Thursday's post we predicted that Heather Lendway would be one of eight female pros to take home a paycheck next Sunday at St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Today we are going to make another prediction. We think that David Thompson, a perennial St. A's participant, will also earn some money, something he's done there on four prior occasions.

DKT's best finish at this star-studded race is an 8th, which he did in 2007, and 2009 as well. He'll need to match that to make money on Sunday....

Assuming he is healthy, we think it's very possible he will have his best ever overall placement at this event on Sunday. On paper, the two guys who will set the pace at the front are Americans Cameron Dye, a two time champion here, and Tim ODonnell, who podiumed here in 2012. Others who are likely prize money earners include Australian Sam Appleton, Kiwis Mark Bowstead and Michael Poole and Frenchman Rudy Von Berg. This frees up two money spots.

This said, we don't think all of the mentioned guys will beat David, which means that he has a shot at a top 5 finish. Very possible, but it will require a supreme effort plus a touch of luck, i.e. a couple ofof these guys need to be off their game.

So, here is our prediction: Thompson will finish in the 5th - 7th range. Those places pay: $1750 (5th), $1250 (6th) and $750 (7th).