Defending Champion Brian Fleischmann and Stephanie Smith from Metairie claimed the crowns in the 15th annual Santa Rosa Island Triathlon (SRITRI). Fleischmann took the lead in the swim and never looked back as Sam Morgan of Atlanta and Niceville’s Derek Oskutis rounded out the podium. Smith held off defending champ Amy Kloner from Albuquerque and Jacksonville’s Jennifer Hanley-Pinto to top the women’s field.
Start Of The 2010 SRITRI
Race Day conditions were superb as the Gulf of Mexico was flat and calm. The gentle current moving from east to west favored the athletes and resulted in a fast swim. Crossing winds cooled the bike and run courses and resulted in mild mid-morning temperatures for the finish of the race. A fantastic post-race party presented by Carrabbas finished off a perfect day.
Results can be found at http://www.eventtiming.com/. We look forward to seeing over 1000 athletes on Pensacola Beach for the 2011 SRITRI.
