A Lifetime Fitness gallery
Matt Reed took the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon in Minneapolis against some stellar competition and after a very tough finish sprint. The women's race was won by Sarah Haskins, who did not have to sprint at the end as she had a comfortable 2 minute lead at the end.
Eric Wynn was up and close in Minneapolis to take images of the athletes and their surroundings.
All images are © Eric Wynn
Sarah Groff is getting ready
Sarah Haskins focused on the task at hand sets up her transition area
Pip Taylor makes sure that all the stuff needed is in fact here
Making sure the bike works is on the mind of Clayton Fettell. He would end up 6th today.
Simon Thompson was someone to watch today
No matter what the photo angle is, Matty Reed towers over most everybody
The calfs of 2008 Ironman Hawaii champion Craig Alexander
It is all fun and games before the race.
A more serious look on the face of Boom Boom Matty Reed
Julie Dibens after a little warmup swim
Craig Alexander contemplates the day ahead
The water looked calm and serene as Andy Potts looks on
And the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon is on
First out of the water among the women was Sarah Groff
XTERRA star Julie Dibens on her Trek TTX
Paul Matthews on his way to th place
Another win for Boom Boom Reed after an exiting finish sprint
Sarah Haskins had a bit more breathing room in the finish chute on her way to the win
The secret sauce of Sarah Haskins?
Martty Reed was very popular after the race
