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Vermilion Is Best Of the US
2008 State Qualifier
From April through August, licensed amateur triathletes will compete in their state's designated USAT-sanctioned, sprint or international distance Qualifying Race. Male and female winners will be named Best of Their State and the right to compete at the designated Finals Championship Race.
Ohio's 2008 State Qualifier will be Vermilion Harbour Triathlon on August 17 at Linwood Park in Vermilion for Intermediate Distance.
The "Best of the US" Amateur Triathlete Competition brings nationwide attention to amateur racing and athletes; provides recognition to America's best amateurs and supports their continued excellence as citizen athletes; honors, encourages and supports continued training and racing by citizens of all abilities, by bringing attention to prominent amateurs; creates excitement, drama and motivation via inter-state rivalries; creates heroes by annually introducing to the public 100 highly accomplished triathletes in whom to invest emotionally; and creates an "accomplishment path" and for first and second tier amateurs, youth and juniors.
The Championship Race is a highly publicized exhibition event featuring grand staging, a festival atmosphere, a Parade of States competitor entry, and individual recognition for each State Representative. Winners of the Championship Race will be named "Best of the U.S. Amateur Triathletes."
The Top 10 Individuals and Top 5 Fastest State Teams receive awards, with unique, modern Waterford crystal awards to the top 3.
1/28/08
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