Originally Posted: March 18, 2021
You might recognize us from such scenes as sigma delt hydration pong and Thursday night light side foco. You wonder, unable to avert your gaze from our obnoxiously large watches and varsity lookalike gear, who are these mysterious beautiful people, and why do they pretend to like working out? The answer: we do it to win.
As any informed citizen likely knows, the Dartmouth Triathlon Team maintained its two year reign of victory in the collegiate division of the Max Performance Season Opener Race last Sunday. Hugs were exchanged, dabs were executed and instagram likes reached new highs. Special shoutouts go to Matthew "lightning" Goff - second place in the men's collegiate division - and Katie "YASSSSS" Clayton - first in collegiate women's - as well as our first-time racers: Anna, Emma, Russell, Hunter, Katherine and Moises.
Though the race did not go exactly as planned, it was an exercise in flexibility and preparedness as well as an opportunity for team bonding. Due to 30 degree windchill and steady rainfall, the event was changed to a duathlon with a modified bike route less than an hour before it was scheduled to start. Some competitors would be thrown off by this last minute twist, but not Dartmouth Tri Team! Thanks to our incredible captains and coaches, we maintained positive attitudes, put on a few extra layers, and got ready to race.
Against all odds, all of our team members completed the race with only minor complaints! Specifically, our shoes were wet, we had to pay for coffee at the post-race tent, and the wet suit dance-off competition was unjustly rigged. In spite of these tribulations, we had a fantastic experience and are now equipped to handle whatever weather conditions may present themselves at future races.
Several huge thank-you's for our success at the season opener are owed to our ever-faithful captains Abiah, Katie, Valentina and Brandt, our endlessly supportive coaches Jeff, Jim and Elliott, and our incredibly gracious hosts, Shelley, Jonathan and Felix Isaacson. Thanks to them, we had a great weekend and we can't wait for our next race this summer!
SBR,
Fiona
About the Author
Fiona Bowen is an '18 on the triathlon team studying mechanical engineering. When she's not training with the team she loves to ski, travel and hang out with family and friends.
