San Rafael Triathlete Critically Injured Training For Ironman Hawaii

Friends and fellow athletes expressed sympathy Thursday for Monique Petrov, a triathlete and cyclist preparing to compete in the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii, who was struck down while riding Wednesday on Lucas Valley Road in San Rafael, Calif.

Petrov, 39, remained hospitalized Thursday with major injuries. Word spread throughout the cycling community of the accident, which happened at about 6:15 p.m. Wednesday. Petrov was riding on Lucas Valley road when an unidentified motorist turning left onto Canyon Oak Road struck her, police said.

Click here for the complete story.

FILED UNDER: Kona 2011 / News TAGS: Monique Petrov

Liz Hichens

Liz Hichens is the Web Producer of Triathlete.com. She is an Ironman and marathon finisher and fan of all endurance sports.

• Follow @lizhichens
• All articles by Liz