Despite an overcast morning, racers and fans alike arrived at Wright’s Landing early Sunday to participate and watch Oswego’s first nationally sanctioned triathlon. More than 250 participants registered for the event with experience ranging from first time triathlon participants to seasoned veterans.
Preparations for the June 25-26th Tri-Oswego 2011 Triathlon are in full stride, and hundreds of participants, their families and friends are anticipated for the weekend of competition and fun-filled activities in Oswego, according to Ron Nelson, Tri-Oswego Race Director.
A group of local athletes are planning a triathlon for June 2011. The triathlon is a non-stop event that includes a swim, followed by a bike, followed by a run. It would bring about 400 to 500 people to the Port City. Organizers are seeking the approval of the city to hold the event. They will return to the council with a concrete proposal in the near future, they said.
Here’s a good news story to start your day: Sisters who grew up in Fulton and played sports here are separated by thousands of miles but sports is bringing them together again. Terri Rogers of Cortland and Michele Rebeor of Arizona have been pushing each other to keep training and keep getting better in the demanding sport of triathlon. And they are getting better each year, even as they head into their 40s.
Their mom, Jan Rebeor (who was one of our original employees 10 years ago) sends us this account… […]
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