Colorado Triathlete

Competitive Day at Falcon Groundspeed Triathlon

Event a Fundraiser for the Air Force Academy Triathlon Team

Story and photos by Lynn DeBruin

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Falcon Ground Speed Triathlon
Chris Reith, an Air Force Academy sophomore, extends the lead of his relay team, 40' Black and Bloods, during the 15.26-mile bike portion of the Falcon Groundspeed Triathlon.
Falcon Ground Speed Triathlon
The Logan family, Brock, Stephanie, and Fred, celebrate their third place finish in the coed relay race.
Falcon Ground Speed Triathlon
Chris Reith, Anthony Chiaro and John Lohr took top honors in the men's relay division.
Falcon Ground Speed Triathlon
Darin Shearer, a member of the Army's World Class Athlete Program, wins the overall title at the Falcon Groundspeed Triathlon.
Falcon Ground Speed Triathlon
Pam Welch made it 2-for-2 in triathlons at the Academy, following up her win at the Lindsey Brown Memorial Triathlon in the fall with a win at the Falcon Groundspeed Triathlon. She was the top overall woman in 1:25:06.
Falcon Ground Speed Triathlon
Haley Fortin, 11, was the youngest competitor.
Falcon Ground Speed Triathlon
Courtney Clark, a 19-year-old CU sophomore, finishes the run to help lead her team, Buff Em Up, to the coed relay title.
Falcon Ground Speed Triathlon
Courtney Clark, a 19-year-old CU sophomore, finishes the run to help lead her team, Buff Em Up, to the coed relay title.
Falcon Ground Speed Triathlon
Brock Logan provides a little moral support as his dad, Fred, finishes the coed relay.
Falcon Ground Speed Triathlon
Cadet organizer Kevin LaCoss cheers on his dad, Tom, as he finishes the coed relay.
Falcon Ground Speed Triathlon
Colonel Dave Larivee finished 22nd overall in the men's race (1:34:42.5). He also earned bragging rights as top commander.
All photos by Lynn DeBruin.