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Montachusett YMCA Triathlon
Lancaster, Ma July 21, 1996
swim, 14 mile bike, 3.6 mile run
Lancaster , Ma.'s Camp Lowe played host to the FIRM Montchusett YMCA
Triathlon, one of New England's oldest venues. While no formal `oldest
race t-shirt' contest staged, transition area talk indicated many
long-time participants in attendance.
Prior to race start, Team USA member Bill Reeves indicated his
intention to race full tilt, a dress rehearsal of sorts for Cleveland.
True to his word, Reeves exited Fort Pond with over a minute lead on
the field, including fellow Team member Travis Keane. Reeves
maintained his margin over the rolling, 14 mile ride and 3.6 mile run,
besting Keane by 1:13 to finish in 1:08:34. Proclaiming himself "happy
to turn 40", Frank Corsaro posted the day's fastest run to finish
third.
Despite being her season opener, Susanne McGowan calmly navigated the
choppy _ mile swim to emerge among the leading women. A steady bike
leg positioned her to catch all rivals prior to the steep, sun
drenched hill mid-way through the run, with an eventual 21 second
margin over Victoria Nicholson. Perennial Masters presence Katy
Reynolds again captured honors in 1:34:41.
Continuing a highly successful FIRM awards ceremony feature, raffle
prizes rivaling overall awards kept racers attendant and attentive.
Finishers were also greeted by a large, enthusiastic massage team. No
wonder this race has become a summer classic!
Bob Weathersby
Male Overall Male Masters
Bill Reeves 1:08:34 Frank Corsaro 1:12:40
Travis Keane 1:09:47 Laine Jones 1:18:55
Frank Corsaro 1:12:40 Robert Johnson 1:21:58
Chris Arcouette 1:12:59
James Henmueller 1:13:47
Female Overall Female Masters
Susanne McGowan 1:23:50 Katy Reynolds 1:34:41
Victoria Nicholson 1:24:11
Camilla Newhouse 1:26:18
Ayla Nasciment 1:27:55
Beth Harnson 1:28:25
