Posted: August 31, 2006

Multisport: USA Hauls In Eleven Golds At Aquathlon World Championships

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (August 30, 2006) - The United States hauled in 26 medals at the International Triathlon Union Aquathlon World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland on Wednesday. Included in the total are 11 gold medals. On the elite side, Sara McLarty grabbed the women`s title and Jordan Lyons earned a bronze in the junior elite girls race. Joe Umphenour was seventh in the men`s elite race, while Greg Billington and Zack Paris finished first and third, respectively, for the junior boys. For the age groupers, Sharon BeltranDelrio was the top American female finisher, grabbing sixth place overall and finishing second in her 35-39 age group. For the men, Brody Reid was seventh overall and finished second in the 25-29 age group. Following are the rest of the medalists for the age groupers. A more detailed story will be posted later in the day. GOLD Women 18-19, Shana Strange Women 40-44, Maria Cimonetti Women 45-49, Kathleen Johnston Women 55-59, Diane Proud Men 45-49, Larry Black Men 50-54, Kim McDonald Men 55-59, Judge Jones Men 60-64, Dennis Honeychurch Men 65-69, Gary Burnett SILVER Women 35-39, Sharon BeltranDelrio Women 50-54, Sharon Osgood Women 55-59, Marti Davis Men 25-29, Brodz Reid Men 45-49, Marc Mone Men 50-54, Dave Ragsdale Men 60-64, Stan Davis Men 65-69, Bill Reese BRONZE Women 30-34, Heather Curnett Women 45-49, Kate Samuelson Women 50-54, Shelly Bloom Men 50-54, Mickey Syrop Men 65-69, John Weber Complete results can be found at Results.Ultimate.dk. USA Triathlon is the national governing body for triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 1,800 races and connects with more than 60,000 members each year, making it the largest multi-sport organization in the world.

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