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
2007 Chisago Lakes Triathlon was all about the kids

The first Chisago Lakes Kids' Triathlon was a big hit. A few more than 300 youngsters swam, biked and ran in and near Chisago City's Paradise Park on a humid Saturday morning.

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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