August 9, 2007 at 8:43 a.m.
2007 Chisago Lakes Triathlon was all about the kids
2007 Chisago Lakes Triathlon was all about the kids
July 28, 2007, almost 400 kids, ages 3 to 12, took to the water, streets and trails to make the second annual event an even bigger success. A clear blue sky, comfortable temperatures and less humidity made the experience even more enjoyable than the 2006 event.
As in 2006, Peter Maring was the first runner across the finish line. In 2006, he won the 11-12 year-old division as an 11 year-old. This year, he returned for his second CL Triathlon (and third overall) with the goal to win.
The race has become a real family event for the Marings. His parents, Kim and Tim and several siblings made the early morning trip from rural Harris to cheer him on. A number of other young relatives were also there, including three nieces who were participants, according to Tim Maring.
Gilly Mangan was the first girl to complete the course. The 12 year-old Maple Grove runner is a veteran of 15 triathlons. She finished third among the girls in last year's CL Tri. She was pleased, but calm, after the win, as if she expected to win.
Top Finishers- 2007
Male Female
Age 12
Peter Maring Gilly Mangan
Daniel Holden Abbigale Fosman
Daniel Watkins Hailey Cayford
Age 11
Gabe Miller Katelyn Olson
Ben Mueller Caroline Collet
Ben Vrchota Bailey Haus
Age 10
Will Gillach Hannah Graif
Joseph Virga Ashely Fisk
Joe Kimlinger Josie Brost
Age 9
Jacob Hartman Madeline Lutz
Luke Nelson Karli Olsen
Garrett Kuusisto Devin Weiman
Age 8
Thomas Gillad Abby Mattson
Grant Ryerse Carina Collet
Trey Sandnas Maizie Diehl
Age 7
Joshua Jarpey Elanor Davis
Gus Robinson Abrielle Maring
Bjorn Koester Jessica Bartz
Age 6
Christopher Collet Abigail Bryant
Benjamin Forsman
Olivia Ellenbacher
Josh Wenthe Kyra Sandnas
Age 5
Tate Swanson Sarah Olson
JakeLarson Maddie Wennerberg
Ben Cochran Paige Bueckers
Age 4
Carson Collet Britt Carlson
Nolan Hoenie Maeve Moening
Blake Thompson Alayna Russel
Age 3
Max McDonough Hannah Herzig
Nicholas Kent Laura Cochran
Ben Schultz Briar Burds
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