Posted: November 19, 2005

Multisport: Thompson, Skorseth & Kolpin Clean Up At Minnesota Multisport Awards

(Minneapolis - 11/18/05) David Thompson, 27, of St. Paul, Peter Skorseth, 44, of Baldwin, WI, and Sarah Kolpin, 24, of River Falls, WI won seven of the 18 awards that were presented at the 2005 Minnesota Multisport Awards Banquet on November 18 at The Depot in Minneapolis. Thompson was a three-time winner--Triathlete of the Year, Duathlete of the Year & Performance of the Year. Skorseth (Master of the Year & Most Improved) & Kolpin (Rookie of the Year & Duathlete of the Year) each took home two trophies.

The Minnesota Multisport Awards were launched in 1999 and have been presented "Academy Awards-style," i.e. presented by athletes and featuring narrated video of each nominee, since 2002. Note that some of the winners are from bordering states. Out-state athletes can receive award consideration if they meet rigorous eligibility criteria. *

Here are the winners of the 2005 MMAs:

TRIATHLETES OF THE YEAR

David Thompson, 27, St. Paul
Emily Deppe, 26, Minnetonka

PERFORMANCES OF THE YEAR

David Thompson's Course Record @ Pigman Half IM
Marnie Walth's Win @ Heart of the Lakes

DUATHLETES OF THE YEAR

David Thompson, 27, St. Paul
Sarah Kolpin, 24, River Falls, WI

MASTERS OF THE YEAR

Peter Skorseth, 44, Baldwin, WI
Jan Guenther, 46, Mound (12 x MMA Winner!)

GRAND MASTERS OF THE YEAR

Greg Taylor, 51, Mankato
Melinda Silbernick, 50, Maple Grove

JUNIOR OF THE YEAR

Aly Linehan, 18, River Falls, WI

ROOKIES OF THE YEAR

Jeremy Sartain, 31, St. Paul
Sarah Kolpin, 24, River Falls, WI

MOST IMPROVED

Peter Skorseth, 44, Baldwin, WI
Julie Hull, 33, Farmington

COMEBACK OF THE YEAR

Heidi Keller-Miler, 40, Chaska

THORPE RUNNING INSPIRIATION AWARD

Robert Powers, 81, Hugo

2005 TEAM MINNESOTA:  MEN

1. David Thompson, 27, St. Paul
2. Brian Bich, 39, Duluth
3. Chuck Smith, 27, Minneapolis
4. John Shelp, 33, Maple Plain
5. Peter Skorseth, 44, Baldwin, WI
6. Curt Lovaas, 31, Minnetonka
7. Tony Schiller, 47, Chanhassen
8. Curt Wood, 26, Chaska
9. Kevin O'Connor, 34, Corcoran
10. Eike Mrosek, 31, Rochester

(HM. Rod Raymond, Rob Gilles, Brent Loberg, Jared Berg & Dan Arlandson)

2005 TEAM MINNESOTA:  WOMEN

1. Sarah Kolpin, 24, River Falls, WI
2. Emily Deppe, 26, Minnetonka
3. Marnie Walth, 36, Bismarck, ND
4. Cynthia Bannink, 28, Middleton, WI
5. Cathy Yndestad, 27, Apple Valley
6. Jan Guenther, 46, Mound
7. Beth Zirbes, 20, Silver Lake
8. Marlo Crosby, 35, Duluth
9. Melanie Carvell, 44, Bismarck, ND
10. Heidi Keller-Miler, 40, Chaska

(HM. Julie Hull, Robin Tedlund, Erin Farrins, Melinda Silbernick & Mary Beth Tuttle)

2005 TRIATHLETES CHOICE RACE OF THE YEAR

Turtleman Triathlon (3rd win in 6 years)

* Out-state athletes must turn in AT LEAST three "Elite Level" performances in races contested on Minnesota soil. If this is accomplished, the athlete's entire resume is considered by the MMA Selection Committee.