First Ever Triathlon Brings in Kids of All Ages

July 7, 2021

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GEAR DISTRIBUTION: Whitehall Schools Art Teacher Gayle Walter distributes t-shirts created by Natalia McElderry to participants.

Over 30 student athletes competed in the Whitehall Community Pool's first ever triathlon event on Tuesday, June 29th. The event raised $6,440 for the pool committee to use for the upkeep and improvement of the pool over the summer. The pool committee has hopes this will be an annual event.

Results are as follows:

13+ plus age group

First place: Katie Frankman age 16; Second place: Annabelle Welch age 14; Third place: Kari Ellison, age 14.

9-12 age group

First place: Connor Snitko, age 12; Second place: Brooks Ressler, age 12; Third place: Evan Welch, age 11.

5-8 age group

First place: Mia...

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