Photo Gallery: Age Group Draft Legal Challenge
- By Triathlete.com
- Published Mar 5, 2011
- Updated Jul 1, 2011 at 10:17 AM UTC
Draft Legal Challenge
There was a strong contingent of both men and women from the U.S. Naval Academy. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
The sun rises as age groupers prepare to take part in the Draft Legal Challenge. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
The day started off with an age group non-drafting sprint race. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
Low water levels made for a very long run up to T1 and lots of dolphin diving. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
The Midshipmen took control on the bike in the non-drafting race and never let go. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
The non-drafting race attracted a good share of up-and-coming triathletes. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
The moss and cypress trees were a spectacular backdrop. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
The top six spots from the non-drafting race went to the Midshipmen. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
Natalie Kirchoff led out of the water and went on to win the women's draft-legal race. The win gave her the opportunity to claim her pro card. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
Former National Age Group National Champion Cindi Bannick tried her hand at the draft-legal event. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
The draft-legal age-group men listen to pre-race instructions. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
The intensity of the event showed in the strong men's start. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
Multiple small packs formed to make for a very exciting race. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
Heading out of T2 at full speed. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
The aid stations were critical as the temps approached the 80s. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
Draft Legal Challenge
There was a very strong contingent of both men and women from the U.S. Naval Academy. Photo: Paul Phillips
The race organizers of Saturday’s 2011 Draft Legal Challenge in Clermont, Fla. aimed to give age groupers the opportunity to race ITU-style on the same course as the elite athletes. Several triathletes jumped at the chance, while others took part in the traditional non-drafting sprint race. See photos from both age-group races below.
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