ADVISORY/Life Time Fitness to Host Presentation by 2002 World Champion Triathlete Siri Lindley.Lifestyle Editors/Business Editors/Sports Writers ADVISORY...for Monday (June 16) --(BUSINESS WIRE)
WHAT: Presentation By 2002 World Champion Triathlete Siri Lindley
2002 ITU (International Triathlon Union) Reigning World # 1
Triathlete, Siri Lindley will offer a one-hour presentation at
the Life Time Fitness-hosted event, which will include a short
video, remarks from Siri about her rise to success in the
world of triathlon, and a Q&A session. The event is open to
the public.
WHERE: Edina Community Center, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina
WHEN: Monday, June 16, 2003, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHY: Siri Lindley will serve as the NBC Sports correspondent for
the network's coverage of the Life Time Fitness Triathlon, as
well as the 2004 Athens Olympics. Lindley began her triathlon
career in 1994 at age 24, with no prior experience in the
sport. She quickly became a world-renowned athlete, achieving
the title of ITU #1 Reigning World Triathlete in 2002. Since
her retirement at the completion of the 2002 season, Siri has
been coaching, lecturing and working as a motivational
speaker.
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