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Thursday, 04 May 2017 05:10
When we think of Duluth's male multisport pioneers, we immediately think of Brian Bich, now 51, Rhett Bonner, now 53, and Rod Raymond, now 51. The most decorated of this triumvirate is Bich, a multiple national champion, former US Master of the Year and winner of nine MMAs. He is still very active, in fact, he won the MOY last year.
Bonner, a physician with movie star good looks--think Michael Fassbender (photo below)--, the guy who portrayed Steve Jobs--hasn't raced in a multi since 2014, though he remains an active and accomplished nordic skier.
Below are some of Bonner's triathlon highlights, which include his dominating AG victory at Nationals in 2009. (We will post Raymond's accomplishments tomorrow.)
RHETT BONNER, 53, Duluth
Highlights: ...
2014:
1st @ Buzz Ryan Sprint - CR
2013:
1st @ Buzz Ryan Sprint
2nd @ Brewhouse Olympic
2012:
2nd @ Buzz Ryan Sprint
2nd @ Duluth Triathlon
3rd @ Brewhouse Olympic
2010:
1st amateur @ Brewhouse Olympic
2009:
1st 45-49M @ USAT Nationals (Margin: 3+ minutes!)
1st @ Square Lake Half - 4:13:25 - MR
2007:
1st @ Silverman Half IM (NV)
2005:
1st @ Brewhouse Sprint
2004:
2nd @ Pigman Sprint
2nd @ Timberman Int'l
2nd @ Brewhouse Olympic
2003:
1st @ Square Lake Sprint
2nd @ Brewhouse Olympic
2nd @ Brewhouse Okympic
2nd @ Brewhouse Olympic