Posted: June 9, 2005

Multisport: West Point Lake Triathlon Hosts The "Best Of The US Amateur Triathlete Competition's" Georgia Qualifier

(St. Paul, MN - 6/9/05) Georgia Multisports, producers of the WEST POINT LAKE TRIATHLON, and "Best of the US.." management invite Georgia's talent-rich triathlon community to participate in the 2005 WEST POINT LAKE TRIATHLON in LaGrange, GA on July 24. This popular international distance event is part of the inaugural "Best of the US Amateur Triathlete Competition," and promises to be among the most competitive events in the "Best of..." program. For more information on the WEST POINT LAKE TRIATHLON, visit www.gamultisports.com or www.bestoftheustriathletes.com.

A special invitation is extended to the elite amateur triathletes of the Peach State, as the fastest male and female resident amateurs will advance to the "Best of the US Championships" in picturesque Gilford, NH on August 20, where they'll race head-to-head with the winners of the other 49 state qualifiers.

In order to insure that all states will be represented at the Championship, a 5-deep pass-down system for both genders will be in effect. If the "Best of the US.." state champion is unable to attend the championship, his or her slot will be offered to the next in line, and so on.

Below are some of the amateur athletes that set the high tri standards in Georgia. Some of their competitive highlights are included here. We hope to see all of these great triathletes at the WEST POINT LAKE TRIATHLON on July 24.

JASON SCHOTT (33, Tucker)

USAT All American '04. Two-time Team USA member. 2005: 1st @ Tri the Parks #2. 2004: 1st @ West Point Lake; 1st @ Tri the Parks #1; 1st @ Mountain Lakes (AL). 2003: 10th @ Great Floridian.

ANDREW JOHNSTON (33, Decatur)

2005: 2nd @ Sweetwater Triathlon. 2004: 1st @ Lake Chatuge Half IM; 1st @ Lake Lanier Islands Duathlon; 2nd @ Sweetwater; 2nd @ Rock n Roll Half IM;

DANIEL MOSS (24, Alpharetta)

2005: 1st @ Rock N Roll Half; 2nd @ Tri the Parks #2; 5th @ USAT Collegiate Nationals; 16th--11th amateur--@ Gulf Coast. 2004: 1st @ Tugaloo; 1st @ Tri the Parks #5; 1st @ Tri the Parks #6; 2nd @ Lake Lanier Islands Duathlon; 5th @ USAT National Duathlon Champs.

JEFFERY BOYD (25, Atlanta)

IT All American '04. 2005: 3rd @ Tri the Parks #2; 8th--1st amateur--@ Powerman Alabama; 11th--6th amateur--@ Gulf Coast. 2004: 2nd @ West Point Lake; 2nd @ Tri the Parks #1; 2nd @ Tri the Parks #5; 3rd @ Tri the Parks #6; 3rd @ USAT National Duathlon Champs

KEVIN WESSINGER (32, Alpharetta)

USAT All American '04. 2005: 2nd @ Rock N Roll Half; 5th--2nd amateur--@ Gulf Coast. 2004: 4th--1st amateur--@ Gulf Coast.

Also deserving consideration, among others: DENNIS REARDON, BRUCE ERSKINE, MATTHEW ROSE, JEREMY SIPOS, CLAYTON TILLERY, RICHARD KLEPACZ and BROOKS TRUSKETT.

KRIS KESTER (40, Duluth)

USAT All American '04. Team USA '04. 2005: 1st @ West Point Lake; 1st @ Atlanta's Women's Triathlon; 1st @ Tri the Parks #2; 2004: 2nd @ Lake Lanier Islands Duathlon; 2nd @ Tri the Parks #2; 2nd @ Tri the Parks #4; 2nd @ Tri the Parks #6; 17th @ Ragleman (4:42:22).

CARRIE BRADY (28, Atlanta)

USAT All American '04. Two-time IT All American Duathlete. 2005: 2nd @ Tri the Parks #2; 13th--8th amateur--@ Powerman Alabama. 2004: 1st @ USAT National Duathlon Champs; 1st @ Tugaloo; 3rd @ Tri the Parks #1; 2nd amateur--10th overall--@ Muncie Endurathon; 5th--1st amateur--@ Gulf Coast; 8th--2nd amateur--@ Powerman Alabama.

CAREY KILTON (30, Dunwoody)

Team USA '05. 2005: 6th--3rd amateur--@ Memphis in May. 2004: 2nd @ West Point Lake; 2nd @ Rock n Roll Half IM; 3rd @ Tri the Parks #5

CAROLE SHARPLESS (33, Atlanta)

USAT All American '04. 2004: 1st @ Tri the Parks #2; 1st @ Tri the Parks #4; 1st @ Tri the Parks #62nd @ tri the Parks #1; 6th--2nd amateur--@ Gulf Coast. 2003: 4th @ Gulf Coast; 4th @ Half IM Utah; 4th--1st amateur--@ Ironman USA. 2002: 2nd @ Duke Blue Devil.

HEIDI SMITH (41, Alpharetta)

Three-time IT All American. USAT All American '04. Two-time member of Team USA. 2005: 8th--1st master--@ Gulf Coast. 2004: 1st @ Summer Sizzler International; 7th--1st master--@ Gulf Coast.

PAM ROGAN (35, Winder)

USAT All American '04. 2004: 1st @ Lake Lanier Islands Duathlon; 2nd @ Tri the Parks #5; 3rd @ Tri the Parks #4; 3rd @ Tri the Parks #6.

GABRIELE HAUCK (36, Savannah)

Three-time All American Duathlete. USAT All American Triathlete '04. 2005: 8th--3rd amateur--@ Powerman Alabama; 10th--4th amateur--@ Powerman North Carolina. 2004: 1st @ South Carolina Half IM; 17th--3rd amateur--@ Florida Half IM.

Also deserving consideration, among others: CAROLE SHARPLESS, NINA WURZBURGER, APRIL GELLATLY and KATHERINE TINDOL.

For more information on the "Best of the US Amateur Triathlete Competition," contact Jerry at 651-714-1829 or jerry@midwestevents.com.