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Whipple Wins World University Triathlon Championship

submitted by Velo74
June 29, 2008  |  2 comments  |   Email to a Friend
The 9th World University Games were contested yesterday, June 28th, in Erdek, Turkey.

American Justine Whipple led Team USA winning the 1.5k/40k/10k triathlon in 2:15:07. Team USA combined to earn the team bronze medal behind the gold medal winning team from Spain and the team from Great Britain bringing home silver.

The men's race was won by Daubord Brice of France (2:01:32), followed by Switzerland's Rusterholz Charles (2:02:19) and Casadel Alberto of Italy (2:02:23).
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2 Comments On: "Whipple Wins World University Triathlon Championship"

 
1. SuperGlue74 , June 29, 2008  |  Reply
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Turkey is not a country that immediately comes to mind when you think of triathlon. What a cool opportunity. Congrats to Justine.

2. MyLane , July 12, 2008  |  Reply
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Yet another up-and-coming contender. Winning abroad is a sign of a poised champion.



 
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