Another successful year for the kid's triathlon

Hunter McFerrin/Herald-Leader Kids ages six and under kick off the day's events after jumping into the pool for the swimming portion of the race.

Hunter McFerrin/Herald-Leader Kids ages six and under kick off the day's events after jumping into the pool for the swimming portion of the race.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Local residents and their kids convened at the family aquatic center on Saturday morning to participate in the annual kids triathlon. A total of 21 kids went home with a prize after placing first, second or third in their respective division. The divisions were determined by age - six or below, seven to eight, nine to 10 and 11 to 12 - as well as by gender.

For girls aged six and below, the first place winner was Evie Cornett, while second place went to Olive Carroll and third place to Rose Ulinger. For boys in this age group, the first place winner was Samuel Smith, while second place went to Tanner Bunker and third place to Brayden Griffin. For girls aged seven to eight, the first place winner was Evie Huebert, while second place went to Avery Carver and third place to Kendall Carver. For boys in this age group, the first place winner was Roman Dees, and there were no other boys in this group.

As for girls ages nine to 10, the first place winner was Norah Perkins, while second place went to Addison Harris and third place to Cale Fox. For boys in this age group, the first place winner was Deacon Maples, while second place went to Cooper Bunker and third place to Noah Rankin. Lastly, for girls ages 11 to 12, the first place winner was Isabelle Pastoor, while second place went to Addison Huebert and third place to Amy Blaha. For boys in this age group, the first place winner was Sterling Maples, second place went to Gabe Fox, and there were no other boys in this group.

General News on 07/11/2018