2005 Entrants
Name: Georgio Alessi
Age on Race Day: 40 M
From: Valguarnera, Sicily, ITALY
Occupation: Physical Education Teacher
Recent Races: Third time Ultraman (Ultraman World Championships , 2005 UM Canada 30:11:05 Completed 2003 Mountain Extreme Triathlon Offroad Ironman distance Other events in past 2 years:2003 Swisspower Gigatlon – solo category – 7 days tour of Switzerland – total 1000 miles with 5 specialties daily: swim, roadbike, mountainbike, inline skate & run
Entering UM because It is all about challenging yourself, trying to reach your limit and then pushing it a little further. And what better race than the Ultraman?
Name: Shanna Armstrong
Age on Race Day: 31 F
From: Lubbock, Texas, USA
Occupation: Massage Therapist/Fitness Instructor
Recent Races: Second time Ultraman, Shanna was women’s winner in 2003 and holds the women’s fastest swim time and 3rd fastest women’s overall time in the 20 years the event has been held. Other events in past 2 years – 2005 Team RAAM, 1st place Co-ed division. 2004 set new course record in Furnace Creek 508 2003 IM Brazil/2001, 02, 03 IM Kona, 2002/03 IM Malaysia.
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Name: Dan Bodden
Age on Race Day: 38 M
From: Comox, British Columbia CANADA
Occupation: Military Search & Rescue
Recent Races: First time Ultraman 2005 IM Canada 12:45:000, 2004 IM Canada Dan has 5 Ironman and 12 Marathon finishes
Entering UM because he has crewed 3 years in a row – figures now it is his turn to cross that finish line – besides, his Mom will be there! “I was tired of watching Tony O and Marty having all the fun while I was sitting in the van. I want a Tough Guy T-shirt too!”
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Name: Jennifer Burtner
Age on Race Day: 35 F
From: Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Occupation: Emergency Room Physician
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. 2004 Iron distance CaliforniaMan 12:59:12, Other events in past 2 years: 2003 IM New Zealand, Honolulu & Boston Marathons, Great Wall of China Marathon (1st place female). Several Ultras in California (50K Ohlone)
Entering UM because she enjoys the challenge both mentally and physically of endurance events. “The Ultraman would be a culmination for me of my last 2 years of training. I feel it would be an incredible opportunity and a very unique experience.”
Name: Yoshihiro Chijimatsu
Age on Race Day: 40 M
From: Kobe, JAPAN
Occupation: Patent Agent
Recent Races: 15th time Ultraman 2005 Sado Island Triathlon finisher, 2004 Ironman Japan ? 13:46:47 Other events in past 2 years: Ironman Japan 2003 & 2004.
Entering UM because “I love this event and friends on the Big Island.”
Occupation: PADI Dive Instructor
Recent Races: Eighth time Ultraman. 2004 Ultraman finish time of 31:50:49, Suzy holds the 3rd fastest Bike I time for the 90 mile course. She competed in 4 double Iron distance events in 2003, as well as the Levis Quebec Double Iron in 2004 & 2005.
Occupation: Perfumer
Recent Races: First time Ultraman 23 times Ironman finisher –Recent Races:?apon Valley 50K run May 04, IM USA 04, IM Canada 04, IM Canada 2005
Name: Lauren Fithian
Entering UM because “I have friends in the race”.
From: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA
Occupation: Architect/Scientist
Recent Races: Tenth time Ultraman Cory has officially finished Ultraman 7 times Other events in past 2 years: Ultraman Canada, 2005, 5 Ironman finishes in past two years, 2nd place 2005 Ironman Revisited, Ironman World Championships Hawaii, 2003 & 2004, 2005 , Great Wall (China) Marathon, Other events: 30+ Ironman finishes, 11 Ultraman competitions, 50+ marathons, 50 + ultra-marathons, 11 Alii Challenge swim finishes, 230 mile stage run, 7th place Sri Chinmoy 24 hr. run
Entering UM because “it is a culture all its own. It is about people, not the competition.”
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Name: Michael Hanreck
Age on Race Day: 30 M
From: London, ENGLAND
Occupation: not listed
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. 2004 winner of Enduroman, 10k swim/150 mile ride/52.4 mile run Other events in past 2 years: IM Austria 2003, IM Lanzarote, IM Florida
Entering UM because it is a “great challenge and a fantastic reason to visit Hawaii”.
Name: Christina Hijjawi
Name: Leslie Holton
Name: Mark Lindsey
Name: Ian Mayhew
Age on Race Day: 36 M
From: Alton, Hampshire, GREAT BRITAIN
Occupation: Police Officer
Recent Races: Second Time Ultraman ? Ian completed 2005 Ultraman Canada in 30:17:59 and was second off the bike on Day 2 with a time of 9:36:59 Other races: has completed 10 Ironman distance races, two within the past two years.
Entering UM because The experience in Ultraman Canada was an unbelievably emotional experience
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Name: Robert Martin
Age on Race Day: 36 M
From: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Occupation: Analyst
Recent Races: First Time Ultraman. 2004 Roatan ITU race – 200K and 300K Brevets in preparation for Paris-Brest-Paris
Entering UM because he married into the Nickles family, 3 of whom have completed Ultraman, with John winning in 1999. “They have inspired me to try it and I enjoy challenging myself to new levels of sport”
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Name: Peter Nickles
Age on Race Day: 67 M
From: Great Falls, Virginia, USA
Occupation: Atttorney
Recent Races: Second time Ultraman – participated in 1999, but had to withdraw due to injury from a fall on the Kohala Mountain Road near completion of Day 2.
Entering UM because “Ultradistance sports represent the ultimate athletic challenge. Having competed in the 1999 Ultraman, I can say that, quite simply, Ultraman is the greatest sporting event in the world. Ever since my crash in 1999, I have wanted to return to the Big Island to try again. Finishing the Ultraman would be my greatest athletic achievement.”
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Name: Philip Nickles
Age on Race Day: 40 M
From: Great Falls, Virginia, USA
Occupation: not listed
Recent Races: Second time Ultraman, completed 1999 Ultraman World Championships in 31:12:07 Recent races: Reston 2 mile swim followed by a century ride ?
Entering UM because “These events bring my family closer together. We train and compete together. It allows us to stay close even though we all have our own busy lives.”
Name: Philip Ramsey
Age on Race Day: 39 M
From: San Rafael, California, USA
Occupation: Research Scientist
Recent Races: First time Ultraman, Phil has crewed for Gary Wang for 4 years in a row. Vineman Iron distance 12:32:36, 5 times 100 mile endurance runs since 1998, 3 double century rides, sub 24 hour finish at Western States in 2003
Entering UM for the scenery!
Name: Martin Raymond
Age on Race Day: 43 M
From: Cumberland, Ontario, CANADA
Occupation: Fitness Instructor
Recent Races: Third time Ultraman. Ultraman 2004 6th place, Ultraman 2003 5th place. Marty’s swim time of 2:20:15 in 2004 is the 4th fastest all time record swim. Canadian National Team member
Entering UM “to improve my efficiency at this distance.”
Name: Alexandre Ribeiro
Age on Race Day: 40 M
From: Rio de Janeiro, RJ BRAZIL
Occupation: Athletic Coach
Recent Races: Second time Ultraman ? First place finisher Ultraman 2003, Ironman 2004, 11 times Ironman World Championship Hawaii, RAAM ?98
Name: Michael Rouse
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Name: Peter Thompson
Age on Race Day: 46 M
From: Clinton, Ontario, CANADA
Occupation: Farmer
Recent Races: First time Ultraman ? 2004 Esprit Ironman Triathlon, Montreal 14:19:03 Peter has participated in 7 Ironman distance races, Climbed Mount Kenya, hiked in the Andes Mountains. Has been doing triathlons and marathons since 1982 and still having fun!
Entering UM because he feels this event would be very special especially having his team support him throughout. “I most enjoy events that have a small number of competitors with a big challenge”
From: Corte Madera, California, USA
Occupation: Engineer
Recent Races: Fifth time Ultraman, 4th place in 2003 ? 26:35:41 8 times Western States 100 finisher, various 50k, 50 mile and 100k ultra-runs
Entering UM because of ALOHA “I love the people. It’s a good positive experience.”
RELAY TEAM
TEAM BOURNE:
Swimmer: Stefan Reinke
TEAM BOURNE:
Cyclist: Peter Bourne
Peter has officiated as USAT Marshal in Ultraman and was the USAT Regional Coordinator for 9 years. Also has Race Directed the Honolulu International Triathlon 95-98, Powerman, 95-98, Honolulu Festivals 2001-2003, Run Director for Lavaman Triathlon, and currently Race Director for the Ko Olina Triathlon.
TEAM BOURNE:
Runner: Katy Bourne
