USA's Sarah Haskins and USA's Matt Reed Win for Second Year in a Row in Professional Divisions at 2010 Life Time Fitness Triathlon
Each Claims $20,000, Outracing More Than 3,000 Participants
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: LTM) today announced that American triathletes Sarah Haskins and Matt Reed won in their respective Professional Divisions at the 2010 Life Time Fitness Triathlon today in Minneapolis.
Competing against a stellar field of world elite professionals on the event's International-distance course, Sarah Haskins won the women's division and Matt Reed the men's division, each taking home a first-place prize of $20,000.
The men's division finish was a close one with Matt Chrabot finishing in second at 1:48:56.3 and Australia's Craig Alexander finishing third at 1:49:57.8. In the women's division, Rebeccah Wassner finished second at 2:05:56.8 and Mary Beth Ellis finished third at 2:07:52.9.
Based on today's finish, Reed and Haskins emerged as point leaders in the 2010 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup. Today's event was the second of the six races that comprise the Series, which continues Sun., July 18 at the Nautica New York City Triathlon.
2010 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Professional Division Results (Unofficial)
Cash prizes were awarded to the top professional women and men competing in the event. Complete results will be available at www.ltftriathlon.com. Unofficial Professional Division results from today's race are as follows:
MEN Triathlete Unofficial Time Cash Prize Points Matt Reed (USA) 1:48:52.3 $20,000 10,000 Matt Chrabot (USA) 1:48:56.3 $8,000 9,000 Craig Alexander (AUS) 1:49:57.8 $6,000 8,000 Filip Ospaly (CZE) 1:51:03.9 $3,000 7,000 Clark Ellice (USA) 1:51:35.4 $2,500 6,000
WOMEN Triathlete Unofficial Time Cash Prize Points Sarah Haskins (USA) 2:04:06.5 $20,000 10,000 Rebeccah Wassner (USA) 2:05:56.8 $8,000 9,000 Mary Beth Ellis (USA) 2:07:52.9 $6,000 8,000 Sarah Mclarty (USA) 2:11:37.0 $3,000 7,000 Pip Taylor (AUS) 2:12:05.2 $2,500 6,000
About the 2010 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup
Following today's event, the 2010 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup moves on to the Nautica New York City Triathlon on Sunday, July 18.
The Series uniquely combines six of the most prominent International-distance (1.5 km swim, 40 km bike and 10 km run) events in the country:
-- Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon - June 25-27
-- Life Time Fitness Triathlon - July 10 in Minneapolis
-- Nautica New York City Triathlon - July 18
-- Chicago Triathlon - August 27-29
-- Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon - October 3
-- Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon - October 10 in Dallas
The 2010 Series offers $421,000 in total cash prizes for the Professional Division and is made up of $353,000 in individual race purses and a $68,000 Series Bonus. The Series Bonus and Race to the Toyota Cup champions will be determined by points awarded at each event. The top six professional women and men (three in each division) will receive a Series Bonus payout in addition to any individual race awards received as determined by total points. Additionally, the top female and male professionals will be awarded the coveted Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup. In order to be eligible for the Series Bonus and Toyota Cup, athletes must start four of the six Series events and participate in the Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon championship event.
The Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon (phillytri.com) is produced by Philadelphia Insurance Companies. The Life Time Fitness Triathlon (ltftriathlon.com), held in Minneapolis, is produced by Life Time Fitness, Inc. The Chicago Triathlon (chicagotriathlon.com) is produced by Creative & Production Resources, Inc (CAPRI Events). The Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon (LATriathlon.com) is produced by Pacific Sports LLC. The Nautica New York City Triathlon (nyctri.com) is produced by Korff Enterprises. For more information, visit the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Web site, ltftriathlonseries.com.
2010 Racecourse Distances
Individual professional, elite and amateur athletes, and relay teams competed on a stunning, urban International-distance course through Minneapolis and St. Paul (1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run). A short course also was available to amateur individuals and relay teams (.4-mile swim, 15-mile bike, and 3-mile run).
2010 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Sponsors
Life Time Fitness is proud to recognize the 2010 Life Time Fitness Triathlon sponsors:
-- Active.com -- JR Watkins
-- All Whites -- Lasik Plus
-- American Express -- Life Fitness
-- Avis -- MFRA
-- Budget -- MGD 64
-- Caribou Coffee -- MOSMI
-- CEP Socks -- Old Home Safflower Power
-- Champion System -- Orbea
-- Clif Bar -- Shout
-- Dan's South Side Marine -- Toyota
-- Gear West Bike and Triathlon -- Triathlete Magazine
-- GU -- TYR
-- HealthEZ
About Life Time Fitness, Inc.
Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: LTM) is a healthy way of life company based in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The Company is dedicated to providing programs and services that help its members connect and engage with their areas of interest, and achieve success with their health and fitness goals. Life Time Fitness designs and operates distinctive, multi-use sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa/resort centers that help members lead healthy and active lives. As of July 10, 2010, the Company operated 88 centers in 19 states and 24 markets. Additional information about Life Time Fitness centers, programs and services is available at lifetimefitness.com.
Source: Life Time Fitness, Inc.
Released July 10, 2010