Posted: July 29, 2004

Triathlon: Widoff Destroys Course Record at 5430 Triathlon

Boulder’s only multisport ultra-distance race draws strong pro field with $10,000 purse prize-University of Colorado Cancer Center benefits

Widoff crushed course record, claiming overall lead and top spot in men’s Pro division-Murray passes Caplan to claim women’s title

Boulder, CO (July 29, 2004) - Amid a crisp Colorado morning adorned with a colorful hot air balloon display at race start-this year’s 5430 Triathlon once again received accolades for excellence as a top-notch venue with stellar competitors and an agile volunteer base.

Over 450 competitors, plus hundreds of volunteers, supporters and members of the media attended the 2004 5430 Triathlon on Sunday, July 18th at the Boulder Reservoir.

After breaking the course record, claiming 1st place and winning $2500 in the Pro men’s division, World-Class triathlete Cam Widoff stated, “I was happy with my strong finish. It was a well-run event in the heart of the endurance mecca of Boulder. My training going into the event helped me to have a record setting day.” “I would like to extend a special thanks to all of the great volunteers and support staff,” added Widoff.

While Widoff took the lead from New Zealander Kieran Doe early in the run, it was not until mile 10 of the 13.1 mile run that Claire Murray, from Hong Kong, passed Monica Caplan, who had led the women’s field from the start. Caplan, coming off a Full Ironman race 2 weeks prior, just did not have enough to hold off the fast charging Murray.

In it’s 3rd year, the 5430 Triathlon/Duathlon is one of the premier USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned events in the country. Nearly 500 competitors raced in the 1.2 mile swim/56 mile bike/13.1 mile run triathlon AND 6.5 mile run/56 mile bike/6.5 mile run duathlon.

“Overall participation was up by 30% from last year,” noted race director, Barry Siff. “I was completely floored by the phenomenal volunteer support, and the hot air balloon display over the race start was breathtaking, “ added Siff.

The event was produced by 5430 sports, and was made possible by 2004 sponsors: Go Fast Energy Drink, Pearl Izumi, Trek, HeadBlade, Holiday Inn Express, Fleet Feet, Boulder Running Company, Craft, Balance Bar, Gatorade, Sports Garage, Wild Oats and OutsidebySide.com.

Overall Pro Division race results:

Pro Men’s
1st Cameron Widoff - Boulder CO  3:58:29, 
2nd Kieran Doe - Auckland New Zealand  4:02:21,   
2nd  Chris Moffat - Boulder CO  4:02:21*, 3rd  Gordo Byrn - Boulder CO  4:03:59, 
5th Chuckie V -Boulder CO 4:05:25

Pro Women’s
1st Claire Murray - Boulder CO 4:34:35, 
2nd Monica Margo Caplan - Boulder CO 4:36:12, 
3rd  Courtney Bennigson - Boulder CO  4:36:43, 
4th  Cami Stock Colorado Springs CO  4:42:26.

For detailed race results check out www.5430tri.com.

For complete photo gallery, visit www.GoFastSports.com.