The weather cooperated beautifully as 23 athletes took on the grueling Drumheller Dinosaur Trail Triathlon.
The seventh annual triathlon went ahead on Saturday morning, June 2 at the Drumheller Aquaplex. While the numbers were down compared to last season, organizer Morgan Syvertsen said it was one of the best triathlons yet.
“It was perfect weather and there was such a good feeling, I think it was the best one yet, just because everything felt so good, and the great people,” he said.
Part of the reason he feels the event was so successful was the competitive nature of the event.
“It was the most competitive race we had yet,” said Syvertsen. “The finish times reflected that.”
In the Olympic distance, local athlete Cam Morrison won with a time 2:38.05, followed by Ben Borkovic at 2:45.02 and Syvertsen at 2:50.55.
In the sprint distance, James Frede took first place with a time of 1:20,30, followed by Heather Frede at 1:24.25. Both competitors are from Airdrie. Barb Slemko of Hussar took third place with a 1:29.25.
Syvertsen said the competition brought out the best in the racers.
“When you got out there on the run, you would pass people going the other direction all the time. People were glad-handing each other, it was great,” said Syvertsen.
He is grateful for the staff at the Drumheller Aquaplex who facilitated the event. Drumheller Associated Physicians also continued as a sponsor and with an onsite medical presence.
