The Favorites

The first annual FV3 Memorial Day triathlon is open to all FV3 members (current, past or future). The current list of attendees is the Who's Who of first time triathloners. There's Bishop Rick Johnson with obvious aqua-dynamic strengths, there's Bob Johns whose years since college have not yet tarnished his track speed of old, and there's John Ziebarth whose years of painfully riding a small-seated bike will assuredly pay off.

With that here's a list of early favorites:

• Swimming Leg: Beau (his years of water polo will edge the Bishop's years of hair loss)
• Biking Leg: John Ziebarth with stiff competition coming from Randy Kendrick (another owner of a functioning bike). If Eric Matson's back lets him ride he will be the one to watch.
• Running Leg: Bob who will be pushed by torpedo Tony Miller on the track.
• Spirit Award: Chad Larson has shown suprising spirit in the lead up to the event. His biggest challenges look to be coming from Jimmy T and a sister-in-law known for stealing his thunder.