Potomac Valley News & Updates
John Calvert (DCM) set world records in the 55-59 200 IM (2:27.19) and 200 back (2:26.64) at an April short course meters meet in Ohio. He broke the IM record by nearly ten seconds and the backstroke record by six and narrowly missed breaking records in the 100 fly (1:06.94) and 100 back (1:08.53).
Laura Borgelt (GOLD) was the second woman and placed ninth overall in the World Clydesdale Triathlon Championships in London June 18. Her 22:58 first-place swim earned her $300.
Amy Baribeau (CHIN) placed third in the Armed Forces Triathlon June 4 at Ft. Eustis.
Rose Rice (DCM) placed sixth in the 22.5-mile Atlantic City Marathon July 16. Her time of 8:52:03 was just ahead of perennial top finisher Karen Burton.
David Glover (RMST) placed tenth in the 25-29 age group and 63nd overall at Ironman Austria with a time of 9:16:31
Robbie Allen (GMUP) won the third annual 2.4-mile Race for the River swim down the Hudson River in a torrential downpour. His winning time, 35:36, was an event record.
Christy Underdonk (ANCM) qualified for Ironman Hawaii by winning the 30-34 age group at the Muskoka Triathlon in Huntsville, Ontario. She completed the 2k swim, 55k bike and 15k run in 3:18:18.
David Cascio (RMST) qualified for Ironman Hawaii by placing ninth in the 35-39 age group at Ironman USA in 10:06:38.
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