Tech Students Do Well in Triathlon

by Laura Wilcox and Steven Montoya

SOCORRO, N.M., May 1, 2002 -- On April 13th, Steven Montoya, Christian Krueger, and Laura Wilcox traveled to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico for the 7th annual Rocky Point Triathlon. Puerto Peñasco is located on the northeastern shore of the Sea of Cortez and is approximately a 750 miles drive from Socorro.

The race consisted of a 1500 meter swim, 40 km bike, and a 10 km run. The swim portion was relatively calm and warm and pretty much uneventful. As soon as you are finished with the swim you are greeted with an 800m run to the transition area. The bike course leads athletes out of town on a hot and windy out and back style course into the Sonoran Desert. The run course takes place in and around the town of Puerto Peñasco and is hilly with one very large off-road climb in the third mile that requires runners to go completely up and over.

New Mexico Tech fared well with Laura Wilcox placing third in the woman's 20-24 age group and 10th overall for the woman's race. Christian Krueger and Steven Montoya did not have a podium finish but turned in very strong performances.

We would like to thank New Mexico Tech Gymnasium for their assistance in transportation to the race and wish the three competitors good luck as they train for Ironman Wisconsin in September. This race will consist of a 2.5 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run.
-NMT-

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