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Triathlon Season Heats Up
Undoubtedly, it takes equal parts nerves and adrenaline to swim a quarter mile, bike nearly 14 miles then run 3 1/2 miles — doing all consecutively and after waking up early in the morning. While four...
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Optimist Triathlon Set For Saturday
The Warsaw Optimist Triathlon serves many very useful purposes. Chief among those is that the entry fees for the competitors involved generates a large chunk of funding for many programs which benefit...
View ArticleLake Max Triathlon Aug. 11
The Lake Max Triathlon is set for Aug. 11 starting at 8 a.m. in Culver. The event starts and finishes on the Culver Academies campus and includes a 400-meter swim, a 10-mile bike event and a...
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Team Steel Shows Mettle
The Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon officially got underway with the men’s swim under a picturesque sky over Syracuse Lake. (Photos by Mike Deak)SYRACUSE — There wasn’t a major need to be an Ironman during...
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Wawasee Triathlon Heading Into Sixth Run
Roland Ousley bikes during the second leg of the 2012 Wawasee Triathlon. (Photo by Mike Deak) SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Kiwanis will host its sixth annual Wawasee Triathlon this August 10 at Lakeside Park...
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20 Years Of Warsaw Triathlon
Seth Bidlack transitions to the bike portion of the 2012 Warsaw Triathlon. (Photo by Mike Deak) WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is happy to sponsor the 20th running of the Warsaw Triathlon,...
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Optimist Club Triathlon Celebrating 20th Anniversary
A competitor nears the finish line in Winona Lake Park during the biking portion of the Warsaw Optimist Triathlon last year. (File photo) The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is celebrating the 20th year...
View ArticleKlingler, Wickard Rise At Optimist Tri
WINONA LAKE – On a perfect morning to perform, Anthony Klingler and Chris Wickard did what they do best, which at the Warsaw Optimist Triathlon Saturday was dominate the competition. Klingler, from...
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Phares, Kennedy Surprise Themselves At Wawasee Triathlon
SYRACUSE – For a pair of veteran triathletes, neither Clint Phares nor Maureen Kennedy thought they had a chance to win at the sixth annual Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon Saturday morning. Both, however,...
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Wawasee Triathlon Set For August 9
Clint Phares makes his way into the transition area before winning the 2013 Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon. (File photo by Mike Deak) SYRACUSE – The Wawasee Kiwanis will host its seventh annual Wawasee...
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Another Successful Triathlon For Optimist Club
A group of triathletes finish the bike portion of the triathlon on Saturday morning. (Photos by Nick Goralczyk) WINONA LAKE – Humid weather and overcast skies were the setting on Saturday morning as...
View ArticlePhares Repeats, Burris Thrilled With Victory [VIDEO]
SYRACUSE – You could hear Clint Phares whooping it up well after the Albion native won his second consecutive Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon. Cara Burris, however, needed to wait and make sure before she...
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Wawasee Triathlon Ready For August 8
Stephanie Wilson hits the road on the bike portion of the 2014 Wawasee Triathlon. (File photo by Mike Deak) SYRACUSE – The Wawasee Kiwanis will host its eighth annual Wawasee Triathlon August 8 at...
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TriAncilla Registration Now Open
DONALDSON – Ancilla College will be holding its seventh annual TriAncilla sprint triathlon on June 6, 2015. The USA Triathlon-sanctioned race will start at 9 a.m. EDT on the grounds of The Center at...
View ArticleCompetitors Still Optimistic About Triathlon [VIDEO]
WINONA LAKE – It was a balmy 58 degrees and the water temperature was “announced” at 72 degrees. Not exactly the most ideal of conditions for the 22nd running of the Warsaw Optimist Triathlon. But a...
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Warsaw Parks Hosting Triathlon Clinics
Erin Rivich competes in the 2015 Warsaw Optimist Triathlon in Winona Lake. The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department as well as the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club are hosting a Kid’s Triathlon...
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Parks Extending Deadline For Triathlon
Erin Rivich competes in the 2015 Warsaw Optimist Triathlon in Winona Lake. The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department as well as the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club are hosting a Kid’s Triathlon Clinic....
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Over 100 Participate In Wawasee Triathlon
Cole Patuzzi (left) narrowly slips by Cole Richards at the finish line of the 8th annual Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon/Duathlon. (Photo by Nick Goralczyk) SYRACUSE – It was a beautiful day at Lakeside Park...
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Optimist Triathlon Registration Open
The 23rd Warsaw Optimist Triathlon will take place June 25 in Winona Lake. (File photo by Mike Deak) WINONA LAKE – The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is again sponsoring the Warsaw Triathlon, entering...
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Summer Road Race, Triathlon Listings
For reference throughout the summer, we will host a listing of running events going on in the Warsaw area. On the list will include 5Ks, 10Ks, marathons, triathlons and specialty races. We will update...
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Erba, Zimmer Return As Triathlon Champions [VIDEO]
WINONA LAKE – Neither of the 2016 Warsaw Optimist Triathlon champions garnered the roar of the crowds as the ‘first one through’ the finish line gates. But both Scott Erba and Jennifer Zimmer were the...
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Summer Road Race, Triathlon Listings
For reference throughout the summer, we will host a listing of running events going on in the Warsaw area. On the list will include 5Ks, 10Ks, marathons, triathlons and specialty races. We will update...
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Erba Excels In Return As Triathlete
Warsaw girls track coach Scott Erba is excelling in a big way in his return as a triathlete (File photo by Mike Deak) WARSAW – Scott Erba is quickly proving that age is really just a number. The...
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Erba Takes Top Spot At Wawasee Tri
Tony Klepinger shows the camera some love during the biking portion of Saturday’s Wawasee Tri. (Photos by Nick Goralczyk) SYRACUSE — There are few things in common between Kosciusko County’s two annual...
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Road Race/Triathlon Guide For September, Beyond
A listing of road races and triathlons as the summer running season begins to wind down. If your event is not listed, please email mike.deak@inkfreenews.com and we will get it added to the list!...
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Erba Sets Course Record in Triathlon Victory
Scott Erba set a new course record in winning the Ideal Beach Triathlon in Elkhart June 10 (Photo provided by Tri Michiana) ELKHART – Scott Erba had to wait a little longer than expected to make his...
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Warsaw Triathlon: Bonnell Moves Up, Erba Stays Put As Champions
The top three male and female competitors pose at the 2017 Warsaw Optimist Triathlon. From left to right are Matt York, Tim Murray, Scott Erba, Heather Martin, Diana Schowe, Shanna Bonnell and Warsaw...
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Erba Claims Pair Of Triathlon Titles
Scott Erba shows off some of his awards after winning a pair of triathlons last weekend (Photo provided) WARSAW – Scott Erba has accomplished an awful lot over the years as a star on the triathlon...
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New Things In Store At Annual Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon
The Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon will take place Saturday, Aug. 12, starting at the Syracuse Community Center. (Photo provided) SYRACUSE — August 12 may mark the 10th edition of the annual Wawasee Kiwanis...
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Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon: Schowe, Meyer Top Fields
Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon overall men’s winner Mark Meyer approaches the finish line outside the Syracuse Community Center Saturday. (Photos by James Costello) SYRACUSE — The overall female winner of...
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Triathlete Erba Earns Pair Of National Championships
WCHS teacher Scott Erba won a pair of national championships in the triathlon over the weekend (Photos provided by Scott Erba) WARSAW – Anyone who knows Scott Erba knows that he does not settle for...
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Erba Earns All-American Honors Again
WARSAW – Scott Erba is once again an All-American. Erba, a WCHS teacher, has earned All-American honors from USA Triathlon. Erba wa ranked as the No. 9 triathlete nationally in the 45-49 age group....
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Subtle Changes Planned For Warsaw Triathlon Milestone
Wesley Bell cools himself off running alongside Tim Murray at the 2017 Warsaw Optimist Triathlon. (File photo by Mike Deak) WINONA LAKE – For now 25 years, changes for the better have been made to the...
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Optimist Tri On Deck For Saturday
Davon Geiger completes the 2017 Warsaw Optimist Triathlon course. (File photo by Mike Deak) WINONA LAKE – The Warsaw Breakfast Optimists have worked on this weekend’s triathlon for 24 years. They are...
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Chalfant Makes Triumphant Return To Warsaw Optimist Tri
Robby Chalfant is recognized as the overall champion of Saturday’s 25th annual Warsaw Optimist Triathlon. Chalfant set a new course record of 58:39 on his way to championship honors. (Photos by James...
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Syracuse-Wawasee Kiwanis To Host 11th Annual Triathlon, 5K
Participants at last year’s Syracuse-Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon transition from the swim to the bike portion of the race. (File photo by James Costello) SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Kiwanis Club will...
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Syracuse Kiwanis Holds 11th Annual Triathlon
Steve Savage races his bike during the second leg of the Syracuse Kiwanis Triathlon Saturday. Savage won the Clydesdale division at the 11th annual race. (Photos by James Costello) SYRACUSE — The 11th...
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Erba Among The Elite At USA Championships
Warsaw’s Scott Erba, center, finished as an age group champion at the USA Triathlon National Championships this past weekend. (Photos provided) CLEVELAND – Scott Erba has made quite a name for himself...
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Winona Lake Cyclists Continue To Up Their Pace
Todd Snyder, left, and Ann Barker at the full Ironman competition this summer in Lake Placid, N.Y. Barker completed the race despite having broken her clavicle just five weeks earlier. WINONA LAKE — A...
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Optimist Triathlon Rolls On In 2019
Rob Chalfant set a course record of 58:39 to win the 2018 Warsaw Optimist Triathlon. (File photo by James Costello) WINONA LAKE – The Warsaw Breakfast Optimists celebrated its 25th triathlon in 2018,...
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Stone Rises At Optimist Tri
Benjamin Stone of Fort Wayne sailed to a course record of 58:28 in winning the 26th annual Warsaw Optimist Triathlon Saturday morning. (Photos by Mike Deak) WINONA LAKE – Everything felt like it was...
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A Glorious Return And A First At Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon
D.J. Hanback pumps his fist after winning the 12th annual Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon Saturday in Syracuse. (Photos by James Costello) SYRACUSE — D.J. Hanback made a glorious return to the field, while...
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Optimist Triathlon Offers Virtual Option For 2020
Competitors like Isabella Dustin, shown at the 2019 Optimist Triathlon, will be given a virtual option for 2020. InkFreeNews file photo by Mike Deak Staff Report WINONA LAKE – The Warsaw Breakfast...
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Plenty Of Places To Run This Summer
The My Team Triumph Firecracker 5K in July is one of dozens of roads races coming to the area this summer. InkFreeNews file photo by Mike Deak By Mike Deak InkFreeNews WARSAW – The streets in several...
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Hanback, Barker Emerge From The Mirage
DJ Hanback works his way down Northshore Drive with Maggie Regan during the Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon. InkFreeNews photos by Mike Deak By Mike Deak InkFreeNews SYRACUSE – Casual observers of Saturday...
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Wawasee Kiwanis Club, PO Box 2, Syracuse, IN 46567, has applied to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement, under IC 14-15-7-3 and 312 IAC 5-3-1, for a permit to...
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Wawasee Kiwanis, PO Box 372, Syracuse, IN 46567 has applied to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement, under IC 14-15-7-3 and 312 IAC 5-3-1, for a permit to conduct a...
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