PROVIDENCE, RI -- Jeff Helmer was the top finisher at the Amica 19.7 Mid Summer Triathlon in Fairview, OR, on Sunday. The 23-year-old from Lynwood, WA, covered the 19.7 sprint distance in a winning time of 1:09:28
"The event was very well organized and the course was fantastic," said Helmer. "I enjoyed the 19.7 distance, as it allowed me to work on my bike splits and transitions to a 5K. I felt okay coming off the bike, but knew I had to lay down the hammer to win and that's what I did today."
shley Messoline of Lubbock, TX, was the top female in the sprint triathlon, which featured a half-mile open-water swim, a 16.1-bike and a 3.1-mile run. Messoline, 25, recorded a winning time of 1:19.20.
Nearly 700 athletes, ranging from 12 to 76 years old, competed in this weekend Amica Mid Summer Triathlon & Duathlon at Blue Lake Park. The two-day event featured a variety of races, including the Amica 19.7 Mid-Summer Sprint Triathlon, sprint duathlon and an Olympic distance triathlon.
The Amica 19.7 Mid-Summer Sprint Triathlon kicked off with the swim in Blue Lake, followed by the bike course, which went along Marine Drive. The race finished with the run course, consisting of one loop through Blue Lake Park and continuing along Marine Drive.
The Amica 19.7 Mid-Summer Sprint Triathlon is part of the 2010 Amica 19.7 Triathlon Series, a sprint distance series of events held throughout the country. It is the fifth stop of Amica's 10-event series, which culminates in Phoenix, AZ, in November.
To register for any of the races in the Amica 19.7 Series, visit www.amicatriseries.com
About Amica Mutual Insurance
Amica Mutual Insurance Company, the nation's oldest mutual insurer of automobiles, was founded in 1907. The company, with corporate headquarters in Lincoln, RI, is a national writer of automobile, homeowners, marine and personal umbrella liability insurance. Life coverage is available through Amica Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary. Amica employs more than 3,200 people in 40 offices across the country. Visit Amica.com.
About Eident Sports Marketing
Eident Sports is a full-service event management and sports marketing company based in Providence, RI. Eident has several properties in the region, ranging from turn-key sporting events to sponsorship sales alliances with key partners. For more information on Eident's events and offerings, please visit www.eidentsports.com.
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