May 2012-Vol#5, Issue #7
Six National Championships, 15 All-Americans, 20 of America's Finest Young leaders
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West Point Triathlon Team Newsletter
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TEAM SPONSORS
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TEAM DONORS
Mr. David Hurley USMA '65
Mr. Preston Miller USMA '68
Mr. Jon Noll
USMA '70
Mr. Bill Watkins USMA '77
Mr. Daniel Webster |
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2011-2012 Team
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Greetings!
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2nd Lt Romedy Murr and Dan LiVolsi
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As the 2011-2012 academic year concludes, the team will exchange their running shoes for combat boots, bicycles for rifles, and swim suits for rucksacks. For us Firsties (seniors), however, we will make an additional, significant change: exchanging cadet brass for 2nd Lieutenant rank. We will head our separate ways to train and lead soldiers all over the world.
Saying goodbye to the team is difficult. We will say farewell to our friends, battle buddies, coaches, and mentors. No longer will we be given time during the day to conduct team workouts. No longer will we have the unique and awesome opportunity to compete as part of the West Point Triathlon team in a collegiate competition at Nationals. Moving on will be difficult, but the experiences we have made these past 47 months have been worth it.
On behalf of all the Firsties, we'd like to thank you for your continued support of the West Point Triathlon Team. We could not accomplish all we have without all of our family, friends, alumni, and team supporters. It is you who make this team possible, operational, and successful. Go Army Tri!
Good to Great,
Sincerely,
Romedy, Daniel, Drew, and Roxanne.
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Annual Spring Break Training Camp
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Update by Lt. Col. Ken Allen
The triathlon team participated in a week long training camp in Scottsdale Arizona during Spring Break. Twenty cadets, one Air Force Academy exchange cadet, and one USMAPS candidate completed a week of swimming, cycling and running in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area.
The week began with a race at the local YMCA in Goodyear AZ. Cadets Christopher Ryan '14 and Cadet Candidate Jennifer Clay '16 won the men's and women's division. The team was generously supported by Mr. Preston Miller '68 and his TriScottsdale team while in AZ.
For additional photos during our Spring Break Training Camp, go to http://on.fb.me/LITSpt |
2012 USAT Collegiate National Championship
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2012 Armed Forces Division Champs
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Update by Lt. Col. Ken Allen
The West Point Triathlon Team competed in the 2012 USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships on 21 April 2012.
The competition included the deepest field ever with over 1300 representatives from nearly 100 different colleges and universities across the country. The West Point team won the Armed Forces Division defeating Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The combined men's and women's team placed 4th out of 53 teams. The men's team placed 3rd out of 74 teams. The women placed 9th out of 55 teams.
The top men's performer was Cadet Brian Trainor '13 who finished 25th overall with a time of 2:03:42. The top women was Cadet Roxanne Wegman '12 who finished 18th in the women's race with a time of 2:21:09. Strong performances were had by all of the USMA participants as evident by the outstanding team results against a field that included many graduate students with over 10 years in the sport.
For additional photos go to http://bit.ly/KTJev4 |
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Beauty and the Beast
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Update by Coach Ian O'Brien
Five cadets from the Academy traveled to the island of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands to compete on the world stage in the Ironman 70.3 race.
The open water sea swim course of 1.2 miles took place in the bay of Christiansted. Cadet Adam Leemans '13 came out of the water in 3rd place in 32:28, followed by Cadet Romedy Murr '12 in 5th in 34:37 and Cadet Andrew Webster '12 in 7th in 39:05. The ladies had great swims too with Cadet Kelly Kingma '14 coming out in 3rd in 34:21 a faster time than two of the male cadets, followed by Cadet Elizabeth Cymanski '15 in 4th in 35:54, both had outstanding swims.
The 56mile bike course was wet and arduous, with dozens of hard technical climbs and descents, along with the famous 'Beast' mile which is a long hill of gradients of up to 26%. A very tough race that is already renowned as one of the toughest 70.3 races in the world today, but the cadets showed resolve, patience, professionalism and tenacity to succeed in harsh conditions on a tough course.
Awards won were: Cadet Adam Leemans - 2nd place male 18-24 age group, 1st Place Male Military Athlete and World Championship 70.3 Qualification. Cadet Kelly Kingma - 3rd place female 18-14 age group, 1st Place Female Military Athlete. Cadet Elizabeth Cymanski - 2nd place Female Military athlete.
For additional photos go to http://bit.ly/LIZmR5
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Surf, Sun and ITU World Cup!
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Coach Ian O'Brien
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Update by Coach Ian O'Brien
The latest round of the International Triathlon World Cup was held in San Diego CA. The Triathlon team sent three cadets to compete on the world stage, against some of the world's best triathletes.
The race was an Olympic distance and consisted of a 1 mile swim, 40km bike and 10km run. Cadet Brian Trainor '13 came in 2nd in his age group category (19-14) and an impressive 6th overall. After a swim of 22:49, a bike time of 1:08:17 and a run of 35:32. Including transition time a finish time of 2:09:07.
Cadet Alex Habecker '13 finished 6th in his Age Group (19-24) and 40th overall. With a swim of 21:02, a bike time of 1:12:57 and a run time of 40:12, with a total time of 2:17:19.
Cadet Hunter Overly '15 finished 3rd in his category (18-19) and 78th out of the whole race. With a swim time of 22:17, a bike time of 1:18:35, and a run time of 39:51 finishing up in 2:23:39.
An impressive combination of results and an amazing experience, being able to interact and rub shoulders with some of the worlds' best triathletes who are seeking slots for London 2012. The course is currently being considered for the Collegiate National Championship in 2013, so the experience will bode well for next year.
For additional photos go to http://bit.ly/KsAb4X
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23rd Annual West Point Triathlon
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Sign up before its too late!
The annual West Point Triathlon will celebrate its 23rd year at Camp Buckner, West Point on the 19th of August. The staff is working around the clock to improve the race experience.
The race website located at http://www.wix.com/wptri3/2012westpointtriathlon is continuously updated with racer information and course updates.
This year the website will soon offer a beginner triathlete training packet, Free of Charge! So there's no excuse not to come out and support the West Point Triathlon Team and Train, Race, Inspire (TRI)!
The team is hard at work getting new graphics loaded to the site. This year, the race will receive an improved graphic which will be on the race t-shirt and water bottles! The new logo above represents the Black Knight and the three disciplines of triathlon.
Along with the adult sprint race, the annual kid's triathlon on the 18th of August will see improvements as well. This will be the second year that West Point will partner with the ToughKids Triathlon Series. New this year, all registration must be done online. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION will occur this year. Be sure to pass the word around! Sign up now before its too late!
The West Point Triathlon is also excited to be partnered with Team Red White Blue. The mission of TRWB is to inspire Americans to support our veterans. Its our turn to honor those that have gladly defended our American Way of Life! Be sure to check out their website at http://www.teamrwb.com/ and see how you can take part in supporting our veterans!
Also, if you need an edge and require some fine tuning, be sure to check out TRIORIGIN Performance at http://triguy226.wix.com/trioriginperformancecoaching.
As always, we cannot thank you enough for your support. Your registration is the key to our success all over the world. Your dedication to making our team great is what compels us to strive for the best. Your continued support and enthusiasm is the driving force for us to make our annual race the best racing experience possible.
We hope to see you at the race! Check our website often for changes and additions! Feel free to contact the race director, Maj. Olivia Nunn at wptri@yahoo.com.
Volunteers are always needed! Be sure to contact Mrs. Ginger Levine at gingerlymade@hotmail.com.
Until next time, Train Race Inspire (TRI)! Go Army Triathlon!
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West Point Triathlon Team
US Military Academy at West Point
Primary Address:
West Point Triathlon
C/O: Lt. Col. Kenneth Allen
745 Brewerton Road
West Point , New York 10996
Phone: 845-938-5042
E-mail:
wptri@yahoo.com
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TEAM MISSION
The mission of West Point Triathlon is to use the sport of triathlon to develop leaders of character by providing a venue to develop cadets' physical prowess, mental fortitude, team-building and commitment to excellence to prepare them for greater leadership responsibilities. Our performance goals are to win national championships, qualify as many cadets as possible for World Championship events, have fun and of course... Beat Navy & Air Force!
Every team member is a cadet at the United States Military Academy and receives a world-class education and commission as a United States Army Officer upon graduation.
The team's success is only made possible by the generous support of our sponsors and independent donors. If you would like to support the team, please contact the team Officer-in-Charge, Lt. Col. Kenneth Allen, at kenneth.allen@usma.edu
If you are interested in becoming a team member as a current West Point Cadet or if you are interested in becoming a West Point Cadet and a member of the team, please contact the team recruiter, Maj. Jason Toth, at jason.toth@usma.edu
If you are media or would like to know about the team's social media, please contact the team media coordinator, Maj. Olivia Nunn, at olivia.nunn@usma.edu |
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