2003 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Draws Who's Who among World's Elite Professional Triathletes.Sports Editors/Business Editors EDEN PRAIRIE Eden Prairie A city of eastern Minnesota, a residential suburb of Minneapolis. Population: 57,300. , Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2003 August 2 Event Expected to Represent 2100+ Participants from 15 Countries; Will be Broadcast Nationally on NBC Sports NBC Sports is a division of NBC, responsible for the televising of many sports events on the network. The NBC Sports broadcast lineup includes: The Olympic Games (through 2012), the NFL, the NHL, Notre Dame Football, the PGA Tour, the USGA Championships, Wimbledon, the French Life Time Fitness, the nation's fastest growing health and fitness company, today announced the broad field of elite professional triathletes competing at the 2003 Life Time Fitness Triathlon The Life Time Fitness Triathlon is a triathlon race held annually in Minneapolis MN. An Olympic Distance length course winds its way through the city, drafting is not permitted. , presented by Nokia 5100. Combined, a field of more than 40 female and male professionals will battle for the event's record $500,000 prize purse. Set to take place on Saturday, August 2, 2003, in Minneapolis, the event will be broadcast via same-day national coverage on NBC Sports at 1:00 p.m. (central). The Triathlon features Life Time Fitness' "Equalizer," a unique timing structure and innovative competition format that allows professional women and men to compete on equal ground, creating a dramatic "battle-of-the-sexes" race to the finish for the first-place prize of $250,000. The second through fifth place finishers will receive $50,000, $35,000, $25,000, and $20,000 respectively. Cash will be awarded to the overall top 12 professional women and top 12 professional men. The stellar 2003 field of female and male professionals include: Women: -- Susan Bartholomew Williams (USA) 1st place St. Kitts Noun 1. St. Kitts - the largest of the islands comprising Saint Christopher-Nevis Saint Kitts, St. Christopher, Saint Christopher Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Christopher-Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St. Christopher-Nevis, St. International 2003; 4th place Punta Del Este Punta del Este (p  n`tä thĕl ās`tā), city (1996 pop. 8,252), E Uruguay, on the Atlantic Ocean. International 2002 -- Liz Blatchford (AUS AUS abbr. Army of the United States ) 1st place ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. World Cup, Gamagori 2003; 3rd place ITU World Cup, Makuhari 2002 -- Erika Csomor Erika Csomor (born November 8, 1973, in Budapest) is a Hungarian triathlete. In 2001 she won the silver medal at the Duathlon Long Distance World Championships. In that same year she became World Champion in the ITU Duathlon World Championships held in Italy. (HUN) 1st place ITU Duathlon European Championships 2002 -- Nicole DeBoom (USA) 21st place (8th among Women) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 1st place Memphis in May Memphis in May is a month long festival held in Memphis, Tennessee. The festival itself is split into four main events: The Beale Street Music Festival, the kick-off event which showcases a mix of local and national music acts, International Week 2003; 1st place Boulder Peak Triathlon 2002 -- Julie Dibens Julie Dibens (born March 4, 1975 in Salisbury, England) is an athlete from the United Kingdom, who competes in triathlon. Dibens qualified for both the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. However, she was forced to withdraw from the 2000 Games because of a knee injury. (UK) 1st place Eton Super Sprint Super Sprint is a 1986 arcade game by Atari Games. The player drives a Formula 1-like car on a circuit that is viewed from above. Gameplay Super Sprint is a simple racing game. Triathlon 2003; 1998 Amateur World Champion -- Michelle Dillon Michelle Dillon (born May 24, 1973 in Wembley, England) is an athlete from the United Kingdom, who competes in triathlon. Dillon competed at the first Olympic triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics. (UK) 1st place Swansea International 2003; Bronze medal-winner 2002 World Triathlon Championships -- Loretta Harrop Loretta ("Loz") Harrop (born July 17, 1975 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian triathlete. As a teenager she attended Cavendish Road State High School along with her siblings and as of 2007 has a house named after her. Harrop house which will go by the colour red. (AUS) 2nd place Devonport International 2003; Gamagori World Cup Champion 2002 -- Rina Hill Rina Hill (born July 7, 1969 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian/British athlete, who competes in triathlon, international running, and tennis. Hill began triathlons at 23 years as cross training for her running. (AUS) 2nd place Accenture Racing Series 2003; 2nd place World Cup Japan 2001 -- Michellie Jones Michellie Jones (born September 6, 1969 in Fairfield, New South Wales) is a short and long course triathlete from Australia. Michellie Jones currently lives in Carlsbad, California. (AUS) 14th place (5th among Women) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 1st place Accenture Triathlon Series 2003; Bronze medal in 2000 Sydney Olympics -- Becky Gibbs Lavelle (USA) 2nd place at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 2nd place Wildflower wildflower Any flowering plant that grows without intentional human aid. Wildflowers are the source of all cultivated garden varieties of flowers. A wildflower growing where it is unwanted is considered a weed. Half Ironman 2003; 3-time Champion Pacific Grove Triathlon (2000-2002) -- Barb Lindquist (USA) 1st place at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 1st place Escape from Alcatraz 2003; 2002 Short Course Triathlete tri·ath·lete n. One who competes in a triathlon. of the Year -- Carol Montgomery (CAN) 23rd place (9th among Women) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; Gold medal-winner 2002 Commonwealth Games -- Laura Reback (USA) 1st place St. Anthony's 2003; 1st place Boston Monster Challenge 2002 -- Jill Savege (CAN) 5th place ITU World Cup, Korea 2003; 1st place World Cup Hamburg 2002 -- Sandra Soldan (BRA) 1st place Vila Velha ITU International 2003; 2-time South American Games The South American Games (a.k.a. ODESUR Games; Spanish: Juegos Sudamericanos; Portuguese: Jogos Sul-Americanos), formerly the Southern Cross Games (Spanish: Juegos Cruz del Sur Champion -- Sheila Taormina (USA) 9th place (3rd among Women) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 1st place ITU World Cup, Clermont 2003; 2-time Olympian -- Andrea Whitcombe (UK) 1st place Clermont International 2003; 1st place Madeira ITU World Cup 2002 -- Evelyn Williamson (NZ) 17th place (7th among Women) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 1st place Dali International 2002; 3rd place Mrs T's Chicago Triathlon 2002 -- Joanna Zeiger (USA) 16th place (6th among Women) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 1st place Amatique Bay International 2003; 3-time Champion St. Croix Triathlon (2000-2002) Men: -- Craig Alexander (AUS) 11th place (7th among Men) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 2nd place Accenture Racing Series 2003; Australian Long Course Champion 2002 -- Paul Amey (UK) 8th place (6th among Men) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 4th place ITU International, Devonport 2003; 1st place Solana Beach International Triathlon 2002 -- Greg Bennett (AUS) 4th place (2nd among Men) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 1st place ITU World Cup, Ishigaki 2003; 1st place ITU World Cup, Gamagori 2002 -- Hamish Carter (NZ) 7th place (5th among Men) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 1st place Oceania Regional Championships 2002-2003 -- Tim DeBoom (USA) 1st place Wildflower Half Ironman 2003; 2-time Ironman World Champion (2001-2002) -- Tony DeBoom (USA) 4th place Utah Half Ironman 2003; 1st place Ironman Utah 2002 -- Bevan Docherty (AUS) 1st place St. Kitts International 2003; 1st place Clermont International 2003 -- Tim Don (UK) 1st St. Anthony's Triathlon 2003; 2002 World Duathlon Champion -- Rasmus Henning (DEN) 12th place (8th among Men) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 3rd place ITU World Cup, Ishigaki 2003 -- Chris Hill (AUS) 1st place ITU World Cup Korea 2003; 1st place World Cup Japan 2001 -- Hunter Kemper (USA) 1st place ITU International, Mazatlan 2003; 1st place ITU International, Victoria 2002 -- Lothar Leder (GER GER German/Germany GER Gastroesophageal Reflux GER Geriatrics GER General Education Requirement GER Great Eastern Railway (UK) GER Gross Enrollment Ratio (education) GER Gain Electrons Reduction ) 1st place Ironman Japan 2003; First to break 8-hour barrier for Ironman -- Simon Lessing (UK) 13th place (9th among Men) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 1st place Escape from Alcatraz 2003; Five-time World Champion -- Eneko Llanos (SPA) 1st place Long Distance Championships, Ibiza 2003; 2nd place Xterra World Championships 2002 -- Olivier Marceau (SWITZ) 3rd place St. Kitts International 2003; 1st place Mooloolaba International 2002 -- Chris McCormack (AUS) 1st place Australian Ironman 2003; 4-time Escape from Alcatraz Champion (1999-2002) -- Peter Robertson (AUS) 5th place (3rd among Men) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 1st place ITU World Cup, Gamagori 2003; 1st place Fiji Triathlon 2003 -- Miles Stewart (AUS) 6th place (4th among Men) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 7th place Accenture Triathlon Series 2003; 1st place ITU World Cup, Nice 2002 -- Conrad Stoltz (S. AFR AFR African AFR Australian Financial Review AFR Afrikaans (South African language) AFR Air France (ICAO code) AFR Alternate Frame Rendering AFR Applicable Federal Rate ) 15th place (10th among Men) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 1st place African Regional Championships 2003; Xterra World Champion 2002 -- Luc van Lierde Luc Van Lierde (born April 14, 1969 in Bruges) is an athlete from Belgium, who has been competing in triathlon since 1990. He twice won the Hawaii Ironman competition, the most prestigious triathlon event, and became world champion, having won every other title in his discipline, (BEL) 1st place Ironman Malaysia 2003; Ironman World record holder -- Craig Walton (AUS) 3rd place (1st among Men) at Life Time Fitness Triathlon 2002; 2nd place Escape from Alcatraz 2003; 2002 Short Course Triathlete of the year -- Simon Whitfield (CAN) Gold Medal-winner 2000 Olympics; Gold medal-winner 2002 Commonwealth Games In addition to the professionals, more than 2,100 amateur athletes are expected to participate in the event. The Triathlon features a stunning course, beginning and ending at Minneapolis' Lake Nokomis and covering a 27-mile path within the City's beautiful Parkway system. Both short- and international-distance courses will be offered. The short-distance course includes a .4-mile swim, 10-mile bike race and a 2.1-mile run. The international-distance course features a .75-mile swim, 21.3-mile bike race and 4.7-mile run. The Life Time Fitness Triathlon is a part of the Minneapolis Aquatennial, a ten-day premier Twin Cities civic celebration that upholds a 64-year community tradition and hosts more than 800,000 visitors. For more information about the Life Time Fitness Triathlon visit www.lifetimefitness.com or call 952/229-7227 or 866/321-7575. 2003 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Sponsors Life Time Fitness is proud to recognize the 2003 Life Time Fitness Triathlon sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Nokia 5100 Gold Sponsors: POWERADE Life Fitness Silver Sponsors: Galyan's Cargill Health & Food Technologies Liberty Mutual Casio Answer Financial Seattle Sutton's About Life Time Fitness, Inc. Life Time Fitness, Inc. is a privately held health, fitness and nutrition company that operates 30 multi-purpose, state-of-the-art Sports, Fitness and Recreational Centers in seven national markets including Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and Arizona. Additional Life Time Fitness expansion is underway in Arizona and Texas. Life Time Fitness has set the industry standard in providing consumers with the absolute finest in sports and fitness centers, athletic events, adventure travel, full service spas, personal training consultation, health and nutrition education, corporate wellness programs, personal care products, and the most scientifically advanced nutritional products and supplements. The Company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. 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