Posted: January 16, 2006

Athletics: Pine Tree/Maine Games Triathlon To Host 2006 “Best Of The Us” Maine Qualifier

(St. Paul, MN – 1/16/2006)–– ”Best of the US” Management is pleased to announce that the first annual Pine Tree/Maine Games Triathlon will host the 2006 “Best of the US” Maine State Qualifier. The fastest male and female resident amateur will earn the right to represent the Pine Tree State at the “Best of the US Championship” in Excelsior, MN on September 16.

The Pine Tree/Maine Games Triathlon, slated for Sunday, August 20 in Brewer/Orrington near Bangor, consists of a ˝ mile swim, 12 mile bike leg and a 5K run. '"Best of the US" enjoys partnering with ambitious young events. In 2005, several of the most successful qualifying races were first-year races. We are confident that working with the inaugural Pine Tree / Maine Games Triathlon will be a mutually satisfying experience and that this event is destined to be a classic," says Jerry MacNeil, “Best of the US” PR Director.

In addition to determining which of Maine’s triathletes will represent their state at the 2006 “Best of the US Championship,” divisional medalists will qualify to compete in the 2007 State Games of America Triathlon in Colorado Springs, CO.

For more information on the Pine Tree/Maine Games Triathlon, visit www.bestoftheustriathletes.com/states/ME or www.pinetreetri.com or www.mainegames.org.

The Best of the U.S. Amateur Triathlete Competition is produced by Midwest Events, LLC of Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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