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| USA Triathlon Announces 2009 Garmin Athletes of the Year |
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| Feb 08, 2010 |
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USA Triathlon is pleased to announce the 2009 Garmin Age Group Athletes of the Year, an honor awarded annually by the USAT Age Group Commission and the USAT Duathlon Committee.
Triathlon and duathlon athletes were selected in various categories, including overall, masters, grand masters and juniors.
"These talented athletes displayed fantastic results at various distance races which set them apart from others," said Lee Zohlman, co-chair of the USAT Age Group Commission. "Each year, a panel of USAT member volunteers meet and look at a group of athletes and their results. Based on performances across various race distances, depth of fields and quality of races the panel chooses the AOY. We congratulate these athletes on their hard work and dedication and wish them the best in 2010."
Overall Triathlete of the Year - Women
Cathy Yndestad, 31, Apple Valley, Minn.
Top Performances:
1st elite amateur at Lifetime Fitness Triathlon
1st AG / 3rd overall at USA Triathlon Age Group National Championship
"Wow! Considering all the other outstanding amateur triathletes in contention for this award, I am truly honored and grateful to be named Athlete of the Year. I owe a great deal of thanks to my fellow competitors for keeping each race challenging and more importantly, for keeping it fun!"
Honorable Mention: Mandy McLane (30, Windermere, Fla.), Lindsey Whalen (28, Chicago, Ill.), Kathleen Calkins (34, Gold River, Calif.), Bethany Handley (28, Oklahoma City, Okla.), Kaitlin Shiver (20, Satellite Beach, Fla.)
Overall Triathlete of the Year - Men
Chris Thomas, 37, Easton, Conn.
Top Performances:
1st overall at St. Anthony's
2nd amateur at 70.3 World Championship
"I am truly honored to receive this award. I have been competing in triathlon events for 10 years and I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey. I feel very fortunate to be able to participate in the sport. I would like to thank my father, who introduced me to endurance sport when I was six years old. My family has been my foundation throughout. My wife's support has allowed me to chase my dreams. I have three little boys and they inspire me every day to do my best and have fun. I would also like to thank my coach, Paul Regensburg from Lifesport Coaching. His guidance has been invaluable over the past two years. Finally, it has been a privilege to be a member of the Timex Multi-sport team for the past seven years. "
Honorable Mention: Brian Duffy, Jr. (21, West Chester, Pa.), Tim Hola (35, Highlands Ranch, Colo.), Doug Clark (41, Morristown, N.J.), Mark Harms (34, Madison, Calif.), Nathan White (26, Waukee, Iowa)
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