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TriSports.com Photo Contest Results
Thanks to everyone who participated in our Photo Contest! The response was overwhelming, and the submissions were absolutely amazing. Keep those cameras out, this was so much fun we might do it again! Congratulations to our winners, and thanks to everyone who sent your photos. Here are the results selected by a group of triathlete judges, who looked for things such as capturing the spirit of triathlon, good photo composition, inspiration and for good humor & fun: |
Grand Prize Winner - Phil Kauppi Voted the "Best Overall Triathlon Photo" Submitted by Phil Kauppi of Mt. Pleasant Michigan, this photo was taken by his dad James at the Steelhead 1/2 Ironman at Lake Michigan in Benton Harbor on August 5th, 2006.
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2nd Place Winner - Phil Sandifur Voted "Most Inspiring Photo" At 34 years old, Phil Sandifur of Spokane, WA was diagnosed with massive heart disease & blockage. He underwent a 5-way bypass and with only 6 months of training, he achieved his dream of completing an Ironman, at Cour d'Alene. For more info on his "IronHeart" story, please visit:
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3rd Place Winner - Ryan Lynn Voted "Best Kids Photo" Ryan Lynn (age 2) of Tucson, AZ displays his TriSports.com team spirit! An up and coming triathlete, he enjoys swimming (with floaties), biking on his semi-custom aluminum tricycle (do they make Zipp wheels for trikes?), and runs (to chase and squish bugs). Post-workout, he carbo-loads with Starbucks chocolate chip cookies, popsicles and spends the rest of his energy tormenting his sisters. |
Runners Up Best Triathlon Photo: Titled "Winner from the Start", Barry Sheckley took this photo of Heidi De Costa (red cap/blue suit in front) at the Madison Mile Ocean Swim. The "mile" swim is actually longer than a mile, but Heidi was determined to win. She ended up taking first in the women’s masters division (time: 22:18). The picture also captures the intensity, focus, and commitment of the swimmers as they embark on the challenge of swimming a mile in the cool 65 degree waters of Long Island in June.
____________________________________________ "Speed Kills", Mike Funk sent in this picture of his buddy Mac at the Camp Pendleton Devil Dog Duathlon. Mac was leading the race at this point and came in second overall. The sign in the back says it all!
________________________________ Runners Up for Most Inspiring Photo: Richard Garrison submitted this photo of his wife Donna after the IM Florida. The mother of 5 and grandmother of 3 was leading her 55-59 age group when at the 108 mile mark of the bike she was hit by a car pulling out of a side parking lot. Her bike was broken in two. After being checked out by medics, she asked to be allowed to continue. She walked the last 4 miles of the bike course carrying her bike, then headed out and ran the fastest marathon in her age group and ended up finishing 4th. She received 17 stitches in her knee and accepted her 4th place medal on stage the next day on crutches.
____________________________________________ Submitted by Heidi Kirby of Novato, CA, this photo is of her brotherJeremy Dunnill competing in his first London triathlon. Having been told he was in remission from Non Hodgkins Lymphoma six months previously, he had been through intensive chemo and radiation sessions. Jeremy is a father of 3 young children who are keen to get into triathlon racing!
_______________________________ Runners Up for Favorite Kids Photos: Renee Czubowicz-Tierney found a good photo opportunity when her daughter Vicki started putting on her mom's bike helmet & shoes after the Steelman Triathlon at Lake Nockamixon in Quakertown, PA.
____________________________________________ Therese Umholtz of Flagstaff, AZ was crossing the finish line at the Mountain Man Half-Ironman Triathlon in Flagstaff on July 16, 2006 when her kids joined her for the triumphant finish!
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Submitted by Erica Flickinger, this is a photo of Dave Sheckler as he desperately tries to keep up with his son, Trisports.com sponsored athlete Craig Sheckler. Dave and Erica attend all of Craig's races, and are always out on the course trying to catch Craig as much as possible. Lucky for Dave, he picked up some gear so he no longer has to chase Craig around on foot.
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Anne Drier of Phoenix turned around to say "hello" to fellow triathlete Thomas Taylor at the Soma Triathlon in Tempe, AZ but she quickly turned back in embarassment when she saw his hands in a very conspicuous spot.
____________________________________________ Thomas Welsh of San Antonio, TX sent in this photo of his first triathlon, the Texas State Olympic Triathlon. He says "I’m the big ol’ boy without a wetsuit" and he was one of the very few who endured the water temp of 55 degrees without one. The look on the competitors faces say it all.
___________________________________________ Misc. Judges Picks:
John Martin of Crystal Lake, IL was completing his first triathlon in Palatine, IL on rainy morning. As he hammered home, he spotted 2 of his 3 kids and scooped them up and carried them across the finish line.
Grant Reichert sent in this photo of his first triathlon, the Newburyport Tri.
Luke Burwell's dad took this photo at Luke's very first triathlon.
Clinton Wasylishen sent in this photo from Ralphs in 2005.
Eddie Terrell of Frisco, TX sent in this photo from 2006 Capital of Texas Tri in Austin on Memorial Day. His wife snapped this picture of their son Nicholas as he waited to see Dad come out of the swim.
Xandra Ess LeCarner had just competed in the Denver Muddy Buddy this past August when she discovered how histerical her son thought it was that Mom & Dad were all muddy and he wasn't!
This clever photo of Jennifer Kramer was inspired by her desire to bust out of the same ol' mug shot pictures she discovered on triathlon club Profile pages.
Chris Mullins & friend John competed in the 2006 ITU World Cup at Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan and quite enjoyed their finishers medals.
Erica Lipkvich (Ella Bee) and friend (Kay Grr) take over the Vegas Strip at the Las Vegas Marathon to celebrate Erica's 22nd birthday.
Gerard Bonawitz admits "The only thing worse than being the last out of the water is.....being last on the bike!"
Kevin Skurski submitted this photo taken by his mom at the start of 2003 IM Wisconsin.
David Moss sent in this photo titled "The Waiting Game". It very accurately captures the intensity that some triathletes experience while waiting for the start!
Kerry Tucker of Westfield, NJ captured the steam rising off the swimmers on the morning of IM Lake Placid earlier this year.
Look out XTerra triathletes! Jim Sladeck sent in this photo of his 8-year-old son, an up-and-coming triathlete who is competing below in the 2006 National Mountain Bike Championships.
Don Messing of No Limits Personal Training submitted this photo. Two weeks after he fractured his tibia during a race, he competed in a triathlon in Jim Thorpe, PA. Since he couldn't get his money back on the entry fee, he decided to go ahead and race with his air cast and crutches!
Szymon Sygitowicz of Poland sent us this photo titled: "Triathlon winner with the shortest transitions in the world!"
Submitted by Julie Fischer
Brad Schnackenberg sent this picture of his "new swim coach". He was warming up with a swim before the Shawnee Mission Tri in Kansas City and when he looked up this duck was swimming in front of him.
Jonnie Diederich sent in this photo of a friend finishing his first IM in Wisconsin with the State Capital lit up in the background.
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