Race Coverage

Blankenheim, Bacigalupi Bring Home Titles...

Monday, 28 August 2023 00:10

Story & Photos by Kelly Humphrey (Brainerddispatch.com)

BAXTER — Josh Blankenheim of Duluth and Baxter’s Jacquelyn Bacigalupi captured the Lakes Country Triathlon Sunday, Aug. 27, at Whipple Beach....

Blakenheim won the overall race with a 58:31. The 43-year-old opened in fourth place after the swim. Alexandria’s Spencer Syverton of Alexandria was the top swimmer with a 6:21. Blankenheim exited the water in 6:47.

Blankenheim posted the fastest bike time with a 31:21. Syvertson was right behind with a 32:43. But it was on the run where Blankenheim secured his win as he ran a 17:37. The next fastest time came from Carlton’s Jason Crisp at 18:43.

Syvertson finished second and Crisp third overall.

The top area male was Miles Krueger who posted a ninth place 1:09.05. That was right before Bacigalupi, who bettered female runner-up Melissa Goble of Brainerd. Goble finished in 1:11.35, while Bacigalup won the female title in 1:10.00.  READ MORE.

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