2009
Event Photos
A beautiful morning at T1 at Rattlesnake Bar State Park. Look closely in the back and notice a white car parked in the lot. This was a race participant who camped out Saturday night a mile from the parking lot, unbeknownst to park rangers who clear the lot and close the gate every night! We almost raffled it off for "guess your bike split" contest till the owner came forward.
Calm, 73-degree water greeted the athletes, along with over a dozen kayakers to help guide the route. But that's not all...
...a 6'4" GORILLA actually led out the swim starts for each event, believed to be a first in triathlon history.
Kyle Leto blisters the International bike course en route to a stunning 2:04 course record.
Runners exit the new Railhead Park venue passing thru a tunnel under Pacific Ave. Smooth logistics and zero auto traffic - right into the closed state park roads!
The new Railhead Park venue was lauded by all for being spectator friendly, easy to navigate and the comfortable grass transition and finish area.
Kyle Leto hits the finish line in 2:04. Watch for him in the 2012 or 2016 Olympics!
The incredible post-race refreshment spread started with ice cold Cytomax and water once across the line.
Justin Hurd of Ft. Collins, CO blistered the duathlon course and was crowned 2009 national champion after a tough battle with Joe Thorne of Austin, TX.
Kat Baker came out from Australia and showed why she is a young pro to watch. The 2x ITU World Junior Champion shattered the World's Toughest Half course record with an amazing 5:07, good for 7th overall.
Some of Placer High School's finest hard at work preparing the fruit spread.
Ironman and world championships veteran triathlon competitor Dr. Rudy Dressendorfer called the food spread, "the best I've ever seen at any triathlon."
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