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In The News
 2009 2008
  • Local Athletes Fare Well in Elite Amateur Series at St. Anthony's
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/30/2008)
     ST. PETERSBURG — Kevin Collington, a 24-year-old set to graduate Friday from the University of Florida, finished sixth at the St. Anthony's Triathlon on Sunday, just eight days after winning the undergraduate title at the College Nationals in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Other notable Florida pros included Matt Greene, 23, of Gainesville . . .
  • Local Triathletes Finish in Top 100
    (Ft. Myers News-Press © 04/29/2008)
     Four members of Cape Coral's Island Coast Triathlon Club finished among the top 100 in their individual age classes in the 25th St. Anthony's Triathlon Sunday in St. Petersburg. Another 16 individual Cape Coral triathletes finished the nationally recognized triathlon, which attracted more than 4,000 athletes from 47 states . . .
  • Reed Earns Second Straight Win at St. Anthony's Triathlon
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/28/2008)
     ST. PETERSBURG — One week after securing a spot on the U.S. Olympic triathlon team, Matt Reed held off a challenge in the bike portion of the St. Anthony's Triathlon by rival Andy Potts to win for the second year in a row. "I tried to break him on the bike, but he stuck to me like glue," Reed said of Potts. "He is tough . . .
  • Champions Take Different Routes
    (Tampa Tribune, Tampa Bay Online © 04/28/2008)
     No, it's a huge deal, said St. Anthony Triathlon champion Matt Reed, who at 6-foot-5 dropped from 180 pounds to 175 this year . . .
  • Kevin Mackinnon, 45
    (Tampa Tribune, Tampa Bay Online © 04/28/2008)
    Mackinnon never gets a chance to compete in triathlons because he's too busy writing about them for Triathlon.com and Triathlon magazine . . .
  • Clearwater Triathlete Cherishes Finish With Family at St. Anthony's
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/28/2008)
     Clearwater resident Carey Rowan had a little help as he neared the end of the 6.2-mile run that signaled the finish of Sunday's St. Anthony's Triathlon. Joining Rowan for the final few paces were his three sons, Reilly, 9, Hudson, 7, and Sloan, 1. "There was no one around me at the finish, so my wife handed (the kids) over . . .
  • St. Anthony's Triathlon Includes Pain, Guilt, Lots of Moxie and Kids
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/27/2008)
     By the hundreds, they converged along the St. Petersburg waterfront on a clear, mildly crisp Saturday morning: the meek, mighty and even the painfully honest. More than 700 triathletes of wide-ranging ages (6 to 90) and skill levels . . .
  • Matt Reed Backs Up Olympic Trials Win with Third St. Anthony’s Title
    (insidetri.com © 04/27/2008)
     American stars Matt Reed and Sarah Haskins defeated top international fields to take home $10,000 apiece today at the 25th anniversary St. Anthony’s Triathlon in St. Petersburg . . .
  • “I’m on a roll” Reed Wins Again at St. Anthony's; Haskins Takes Women's Title
    (triathletemag.com © 04/27/2008)
     Emphasizing that his upset win in the Olympic Trials last week at Tuscaloosa was no fluke, Reed outdueled top U.S. rival Andy Potts on the run for third St. Anthony’s victory Sunday in St. Petersburg. “I’m on a roll,” said Reed, the 33-year-old . . .
  • Post-race Party Underway for the St. Anthony's Triathlon
    (St. Petersburg: WTSP (Ch. 10) © 04/27/2008)
     St. Petersburg, Florida - St. Anthony's Triathlon post-race party is underway on this beautiful Sunday. The triathlon which started at 6:50 a.m. will end with an awards ceremony at 12:30 p.m. We will have the results of . . .
  • Triathlon at a Glance
    (Tampa Tribune, Tampa Bay Online © 04/27/2008)
    WHAT: The St. Anthony's Triathlon WHEN: Today WHERE: Vinoy Park (St. Anthony's) and North Shore Pool (Meek & Mighty), St. Petersburg WHO: 4,000 individuals, including professionals, along with 100 relay teams are entered in the St. Anthony's Triathlon. SCHEDULE: 5-7 a.m.: Transition area opens and body marking, 7 a.m.: Start, Spa Beach, The Pier. 8:50 a.m.: First finisher expected. 9:30 a.m.: Post-race party. 12:30 p.m.: Awards ceremony for professionals/elites. 1 p.m.: Course closes and awards ceremony for amateurs ONLINE: satriathlon.com . . .
  • Ex-Marlin Conine Takes On New Sport
    (Tampa Tribune, Tampa Bay Online © 04/26/2008)
     And then I started thinking seriously about doing an Ironman triathlon, something that had been in the back of my mind, he said. It also means competing in triathlons for the first time, the first of which is Sunday's St. Anthony's Triathlon . . .
  • Amputee to Kids: Follow Your Dreams
    (Bay News 9 © 04/26/2008)
    • Amputee to kids: Follow your dreams
  • Top-notch Elite Field Headed to St. Petersburg on Sunday
    (triathletemag.com © 04/25/2008)
     You know you have a successful event when the participant list is 105 pages long. Such is the case for race director Philip LaHaye and the world-renowned St. Anthony’s Triathlon. Started in 1984, St. Anthony’s was a race that was destined for big things . . .
  • The Latest In Triathlon Equipment
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/25/2008)
     A triathlete must work on technique, training, even throw nutrition into the mix. But if you want to become a serious "age grouper," you need to gear up with the latest equipment . . .
  • St. Anthony's Triathlon Celebrates 25th Anniversary
    (WTSP-TV Tampa © 04/25/2008)
    St. Petersburg, Florida - This weekend more than 4,000 men and women from around the country will be in St. Petersburg to compete in the 25th annual St. Anthony’s Triathlon. In fact, the event . . .
  • Triathlon Club Ready to Compete
    (Lehigh News Star © 04/25/2008)
    Ten Island Coast Triathlon Club members will compete in the popular and difficult St. Anthony's Triathlon four years after Pat Curr and Jennifer Fugatt circulated a flyer around town about starting a triathlon club. "I was one of the original members, but I actually thought that . . .
  • Unlikely Triathletes
    (St. Petersburg: FOX 13 WTVT © 04/24/2008)
    • Unlikely triathletes
  • St. Pete Man Celebrates Weight Loss Training for Meek & Mighty
    (St. Petersburg: WTSP (Ch. 10) © 04/24/2008)
     St. Petersburg, FL - For 41-year-old Barry Rubin, that's sweating out an afternoon down Northshore Boulevard. Barry Rubin: "No matter what I'm doing, this is where I'd like to be." The Time Systems Designer is training for the another Meek and Mighty. Barry Rubin, Meek and Mighty competitor: "I don't think anyone who goes through something . . .
  • Triathlon Club Ready to Compete
    (Ft. Myers News-Press © 04/24/2008)
     What started as a crazy lark turns into serious competition Sunday when 10 Cape Coral triathletes compete in the 25th St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg. Ten Island Coast Triathlon Club members will compete in the popular and difficult St. Anthony's Triathlon four years after Pat Curr and Jennifer Fugatt circulated a flyer around town about starting a triathlon club . . .
  • Ready for a St. Anthony's Triathlon Challenge
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/24/2008)
     Completing an Olympic-distance triathlon is an admirable accomplishment. Swimming close to a mile in the open ocean, riding another 25 miles on a crowded race course, then finishing up with a 10K run is no easy task. But the hurdles are even more formidable for a team of challenged triathletes in this year's St. Anthony's Triathlon. Four . . .
  • St. Anthony's Triathlon Facts
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/24/2008)
     >>Fast facts St. Anthony's Triathlon The triathlon: 1.5K (0.9 mi.) swim, 40K (24.8 mi.) bike and 10K (6.2 mi.) run. About 4,000 entrants, including 70 professional triathletes, from 49 states and 17 countries compete for a $60,000 purse in this Olympic-distance event. The Meek & Mighty Triathlon: Shorter-distance race for ages 7-10 . . .
  • St. Anthony's Among Triathlons Surging in Popularity
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/24/2008)
     ST. PETERSBURG The Condons could be the poster family for the new triathlon. "It is definitely a family affair," explained Jim Condon. "Mom, dad, five kids. … We all train and race together. We just love it." Jim Condon, 45, fits the profile of the typical triathlete. He is male, middle age and a professional. But it's the rest of the . . .
  • 90-year-old Mom and Her Daughter Compete in Triathlon
    (St. Petersburg: WTSP (Ch. 10) © 04/24/2008)
     Treasure Island, Florida – Barbara Towey of Treasure Island has now competed in more than 20 triathlons. This weekend, she’ll be adding to that number as she races in the St. Anthony’s Triathlon. It’s an impressive feat for someone who is 66 years old. "At the end, after you do it, you feel exhilarated," she said. But what may be even more impressive . . .
  • Competing In The St. Anthony's Triathlon
     (Tampa Tribune, Tampa Bay Online © 04/23/2008)
     Competing In The St. Anthony's Triathlon. Race director Philip LaHaye says the use of wetsuits likely will be decided late this week. Another hurdle for swimmers is the fact that the first - and longest - leg of the swim course is into the rising . . .
  • Starting His Retirement With a Splash
    (New York Times © 04/23/2008)
     ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Jeff Conine could have filled the first months of his post-baseball career with golf, fishing and travel — the usual pursuits that a 41-year-old with financial security might enjoy. Instead, Conine, a 17-year veteran of six big-league teams, has spent long hours swimming, cycling and running in preparation for an ambitious . . .
2007
  • Thousands Compete in Triathlon
    (St. Petersburg: WTSP (Ch. 10) © 05/01/2007)
     St. Petersburg, Florida -- Thousands of athletes could be waking up a little sore on Monday morning. More than 4,000 individuals and 100 relay teams competed in Sunday's St. Anthony's Triathlon in St. Petersburg. Pro and amateur athletes swam one mile, biked 24 miles and ran 6.2 miles. The athletes had different reasons for competing. Some wanted to lose weight and get in shape, while others . . .
  • St. Anthony's Triathlon Aids Bay Area Economy
    (Bay News 9 © 04/30/2007)
     The St. Anthony's Triathlon is the second largest triathlon in the nation. That means mega money for hotels, restaurants and shops in the Bay area. "Hotel, food, drinks, gifts, beach chairs, beach towels, yeah anything," said Pennsylvania visitor Denise Rossi on what items she purchased. The triathlon is bigger than ever, bringing in more than $4 million to the St Petersburg-Clearwater . . .
  • Big Push Early, Just Enough Late
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/30/2007)
     Matt Reed holds on to set a course record; Michelle Dillon's push leads to victory. By SCOTT PURKS Published April 30, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT [Times photo - James Borchuck] Men's winner Matt Reed. ST. PETERSBURG . . .
  • Bike Portion Ruins Defending Champion's Bid
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/30/2007)
     Becky Lavelle, the two-time defending Women's Pro champion, was unsuccessful Sunday in her bid for a third straight title. By BRYAN BURNS Published April 30, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT ST. PETERSBURG - Becky Lavelle, the two-time defending Women's Pro champion, was unsuccessful Sunday in her bid for a third straight . . .
  • Records Fall At St. Anthony's
    (Tampa Tribune © 04/30/2007)
    ST. PETERSBURG - As the sun rose over The Pier, the huddled wet-suited masses bunched tightly at the starting gate. The air began warming to a comfortable temperature. Winds were light and the seas appeared less choppy than the previous year's tumult. The conditions were ripe for not one, but two course records at the 2007 St. Anthony's Triathlon, held at Vinoy Park. Both of the professional . . .
  • Defending Champ, Two Top Athletes to Miss Race
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/29/2007)
    The defending St. Anthony's men's champion, Denmark's Rasmus Henning, and two of the world's top triathletes, Andy Potts and Hunter Kemper, will not compete in today's St. Anthony's race. By SCOTT PURKS Published April 29, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT ST. PETERSBURG - The defending St. Anthony's men . . .
  • Long Stride to Kona
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/28/2007)
    70.3 champ Samantha McGlone uses St. Anthony's as a training step for her first full Ironman. By SCOTT PURKS Published April 28, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT This is the year of the unknown, which is just fine with Samantha McGlone. "It's new, " she said. "Exciting." It begins, for all intents . . .
  • Ironmom
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/27/2007)
    Swim, bike and run? How about parent, CEO and coach? All the while, Heather Gollnick remains a top triathlete. By DAVE SCHEIBER Published April 27, 2007 Heather Gollnick stretches out after a run with friends in Bradenton. Gollnick, a three-time Ironman champion, also balances a coaching career, a hectic travel schedule and helping raise three children . . .
  • This Couple Goes the Distance
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/27/2007)
    The Yosts will again swim, bike and run on one of the nation's top courses. By JON WILSON Published April 27, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT They are as much a part of St. Anthony's Triathlon as water stations and post-race parties. Jackie and Larry Yost will swim nearly a mile, bike 24.8 miles and run 6.2 miles Sunda . . .
  • Never Too Old To Tri
    (Tampa Bay Online © 04/27/2007)
    St. Anthony's is billed as one of the premier triathlons in the country, which could explain why registration this year closed in seven hours. More than 4,000 athletes from 46 states and 15 countries will be competing this weekend. The main event features a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike and 10-kilometer run that attracts high-caliber competition from around the world. Hunter Kemper, 31 . . .
  • Ins and Outs of St. Petersburg's Triathlon Weekend
    (St. Petersburg Times © 04/25/2007)
    By JESSICA MUNDIE Cycling/triathlons Published April 25, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT The 24th annual St. Anthony's Triathlon weekend of events will take place along St. Petersburg's downtown waterfront Friday-Sunday. Spectators will be ready to watch more than 4,000 of the fittest triathletes on the planet, including a . . .