2007 Entrants
Name: Josef Ajram
Age on Race Day: 29 M
From: Barcelona, SPAIN Occupation: Stockbroker
Recent Races: First Time Ultraman. 2007 Ironman Frankfurt (10:16); 2007 Ironman Korea; 2006 Ironman Western Australia (10:37:27); 2006 Marathon des Sables; 2006 Titan Desert (4 day cross country bike in Sahara Desert; 2006 Great Wall Marathon; 2006 Ironman Switzerland (10:59:56)
Entering UM because: I’m an enthusiast of ultradistance and I’ll be very proud to represent Spain in Ultraman.
Land Support Crew: ANA BELEN VEGA, ESTHER MARQUINA, SARAI GARCIA and CARLES TUR
Paddler: Neil & Judith Thomas
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Name: Giorgio Alessi
Age on Race Day: 42 M
From: Valguarnera, Sicily, ITALY Occupation: Physical Education Teacher
Recent Races: Fifth Time Ultraman. 2005 Ultraman World Championships Finish Time 29:58:54, 2005 Ultraman Canada, Completed 2003 Mountain Extreme Triathlon Offroad Ironman distance, 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?
Land Support Crew: Peter Thompson, Roger & Karen Kloepping
Crew: Paddler: Ken Pool & Nancy Collins
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Name: Riccardo Alessi
Age on Race Day: 38 M
From: Valguarnera, Sicily, ITALY Occupation: Architect
Recent Races: First time Ultraman solo. Riccardo did the bike portion of 2006 Ultraman World Championships relay Team Squarous. 2006 RXT Ironterra—relay of 2 (11:10:36)
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Entering UM because: It is a challenge for my body and especially for my mind. I crewed for my brother, Giorgio, and I enjoyed it so much. I liked the environment of other athletes and crews.
Land Support Crew: Paddler: Mike & Susan Lannoy
Land Support: Liz Thompson, Phil Makin
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Name: Shanna Armstrong
Age on Race Day: 33 F
From: Lubbock, Texas, USA Occupation: Massage Therapist
Recent Races: Fourth Time Ultraman. 2006 Ultraman World Championships Women’s Champion (28:13:11) Race Across America Women’s Champion 2006, 13 Ironmans, Le Tour Ultime.
Entering UM because: I love the other racers—great friends! I miss you guys!
Land Support Crew: Gerd & Jill Weber, Charley Liskey, Sarah Egan
Paddler: Sarah Egan
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Name: Toni Barstis
Age on Race Day: 41 F
From: Niles, Michigan, USA Occupation: College Professor
Recent Races: Third time Ultraman. 2007 Ultraman Canada Women’s Champion (29:34:55), 2006—2006 UMC Finish time 30:56:21. 2005 Ironman Canada, 2004 Ironman Wisconsin, 2003 Ironman Lake Placid, 2003 Ironman World Championships.
Entering UM because: I became interested in ultra-distance triathlons because of the inherent personal challenge. This year, I am attempting to finish both UMC and UM World Championships with the goal of raising awareness and funds for gynecologic cancer. Through my participation, I hope to show other cancer survivors that there is, in fact, life after a cancer diagnosis.
Land Support Crew: John Barstis, Dave Barstis, Eli & Avi Barstis
Paddler: Betsy Morrigan
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Name: Scott Beasley
Age on Race Day: 46 M
From: Cicero, Indiana, USA Occupation: Environmental Engineer
Recent Races: Second Time Ultraman. 2007 Ultraman Canada Men’s Champion (25:35:15) 2006 Ironman Canada, 2006 Ironman World Championships.
Entering UM because: Given the daunting task of preparing & completing an event of this difficulty, I see the best & worst in myself & makes for an interesting journey. The team effort format adds an unforgettable twist and the Big Island rocks!
Land Support Crew: Jack Beasley, Martha Moseley, Chad Moseley
Paddler: Chad Moseley
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Name: Vito Bialla
Age on Race Day: 59 M
From: Tiburon, CA USA Occupation: CEO
Recent Races: 5th time Ultraman. Ultraman World Championships 1996-1996, 2001. 2007 Escape from Alcatraz. 2007 Badwater entrant.
Entering UM because: “Love Ultraman.”
Land Support Crew: Paddler: Bucky Logan
Land Support: Linda Bialla, Ben Bialla, Grant Miller
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Name: Bill Bradley
Age on Race Day: 47 M
From: Santa Rosa, California, USA Occupation: Director of Business Development
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. 8 Ironman races (11:31 @ IMCanada), Furnace Creek 508, Headlands 100 mile run. Vineman Ironman 2006(14:30), 2 Ironman finishes, Davis Double 200 mile bike ride, 3 marathons, 4 50K runs.
Entering UM because: I love the challenge. I have the excessive gene if a little is good, a lot has to be better. This would be an epic event to complete. Friend of Gary Wang who has encouraged me to enter this event.
Land Support Crew: Paddler: Bill & Mary Brado Land Support: Dave Byers, Jan Kuivenhoven
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Name: Jonas Colting
Age on Race Day: 34 M
From: Boras, SWEDEN Occupation: Athlete, writer, corporate speaker
Recent Races: Second Time Ultraman. 2004 Ultraman World Championships Men’s Champion (21:41:49) ITU World Championships Medalist. 2007 Almere Ironman (8:24)
Entering UM because: Fun!
Land Support Crew: Pasi Salonen and Annika Eriksson
Paddler: Cicero Stutts
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Name: Suzy Degazon
Age on Race Day: 43 F
From: Bouqueron, PUERTO RICO Occupation: Scuba Instructor
Recent Races: Tenth time Ultraman. 2006 Ultraman World Championships Finish Time 31:37:43, 2006 Triple Iron World Championships (51:59:00)
Entering UM because: To push myself to the limits. Ultra(wo)man is the best ultra race on the planet. Ultra Distance events humble even the strongest athletes. Ultraman Hawaii is mentally challenging as well as physically demanding. Ultraman is special because of the athletes, the aloha, kokua and ohana. After you do this race you become part of the Ultraman family. There is no race, in my opinion, which compares to Hawaii.
Land Support Crew: Paddler: Rafael Ramirez
Land Support: Al Wiscovich, Diane Anders
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Name: Cory Foulk
Age on Race Day: 48 M
From: Kailua-Kona, HI, USA Occupation: Architect/ Environmental Scientist
Recent Races: 2007 Ultraman Canada (28:59:17)—his fastest Ultraman to date!
13th time Ultraman. 2006 Ultraman World Championships Finish Time 29:10:57. Cory has officially finished Ultraman World Championships 9 times. 2007 & 2005 Ultraman Canada. 30+ Ironman Finishes, 230M stage run, 11:14 Triple Marathon, 11 time Alii Challenge 10K swim, 50+ Marathons, 50+ Ultramarathons
Entering UM because: I do ultra-distance to practice grace under pressure, to be around the very special people that ultras attract. I hope to act as a repository of the history of these events, to be able to carry the oral history and spread it among those new to the sport.
Land Support Crew: Lana Williams, Bob Martinson
Paddler: Gus & Bailey Foulk
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Name: Jay German
Age on Race Day: 46 M
From: La Jolla, CA USA Occupation: Sales
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. 2006 Ironman Florida 11:29:48. Ironman Arizona 2005-2007, Rock-N-Roll Marathon 2005-2007, Ironman Couer D’Alene 2005.
Entering UM because: This will be my first Ultra-distance event. I started in Ironman distance events to test my mental determination, as well as keep fit. After 10 years doing the Ironman circuit, I am interested in stepping up to longer distance events. I have loved the Big Island for many years. My wife and I were married there in 1998.
Land Support Crew: Dwight Brown, Diane Murbach, Monte Murbach
Paddler: Bo Pardeau
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Name: Scott Gower
Age on Race Day: 43 M
From: Atascadero, California, USA Occupation: Triathlon Specialty Store Owner
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. 2007 Ironman Arizona (10:11:33); 2006 Tahoe Rim Trail 100 Mile Ultra-run. Seven time Ironman finisher in 3 years.
Entering UM because: Ultradistance racing & training is a true test of the human spirit. The desire to test myself against the greatest physical and mental challenges that exist will be a lifelong pursuit. The magical nature of the island of Hawai’I is legendary. The unpredictable nature of the island and its beauty, I find incredibly alluring. The opportunity to test myself in this incredible environment is an irresistible draw.
Land Support Crew: Kaeti Ecker, Debbie Gower
Paddler: Sherri Carney-Lasich
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Name: Ann Heaslett
Age on Race Day: 43 F
From: Madison, Wisconsin, USA Occupation: Physician–Psychiatry
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. 2006 Ironman World Championships (11:31:00), 2006, 2005 Ironman Wisconsin, 4 time member of USATF 100K team.
Entering UM because: I enjoy the ultradistance sports, and have found that I tend to do a little better relative to other participants as the distances get longer. I also enjoy appreciating the natural beauty found in many sites where ultradistance events are held.
Land Support Crew: Tim Yanacheck, Andrea Yanacheck, Ken Wolken, Jason Dorgan
Paddler: Virginia Isbell & Tim Yanacheck
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Name: Stephen Johnson
Age on Race Day: 45 M
From: Regina, Saskatchewan, CANADA Occupation: Economist
Recent Races: Third time Ultraman. Ultraman Canada 2006—third place (29:04:45) UM Canada 2005; Canadian record holder for the double ironman distance 1995-2007 (22:44); Double Ultratriathlon Canada (Levis Quebec), DoubleIron Triathlon 2000, 1996, 1995 (8 time finisher), Triple Ironman finisher 1997; 9 time Ironman distance finisher.
Entering UM because: 1) Post race pose down with CJ Ong. 2) After the race, I have access to a microphone & an audience. 3) For 3 days out of the year, my family listens to me.
Land Support Crew: Mary, Marit, Erik & Anders Johnson. Audrey Dale.
Paddler: Christine Embernate
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Name: Trevor King
Age on Race Day: 27 M
From: San Diego, California, USA Occupation: Immunization Specialist
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. Ironman World Championships 2006 (13:10:46).
Entering UM because: Triathlon keeps me sober. Ultra-distance sports free my thoughts, fears, and worries while allowing me to focus on what is truly important. The Hawaiian spirit has changed my life over and over; Ultraman World Championships feels right.
Land Support Crew: Cathy Morgan, Richie Cortez, Stacy Peterson
Paddler: Sue LaLanne & Stacy Peterson
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Name: Miro Kregar
Age on Race Day: 45 M
From: Stahovica, SLOVENIA Occupation: Electrificant
Recent Races: Second time Ultraman (2nd place in 2001). 18 time Ironman finisher (pb: 8:52), Powerman Zofingen, Slovenian 24 hour bike record – 676 km. Finished Slovenian Mega triathlon – 5 days race around Slovenia. 2 times won Inkaman-Titicaca lake (higest triathlon in the world). 6 year member Slovenian national long distance triathlon team (got bronze medal in team select).
Entering UM because: Like to train and compete on long distance races, especialy in hot conditions – like this on lava fields.
Land Support Crew: Tomaz Rifl, Meta Kregar, Liza, Neza & Drejc Kregar
Paddler: Mark Crawford
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Name: Jeff Landauer
Age on Race Day: 40 M
From: Roseville, California, USA Occupation: Massage Therapist
Recent Races: Events this year: Ironman Arizona / Ironman 70.3 Hawaii (Honu) / Vineman 70.3 / Xterra West Championships / Xterra Mountain Championships
Second time Ultraman. 2006 ULTRAMAN WORLD CHAMPION (24:30:47) 2006 Napa Valley Half Ironman (2006) 3 time Furnace Creek 508 finisher, 2003 Triple Crown Stage Race Champion, 2003, 2004 UMCA Ultracyclist of the Year nominee.
Entering UM because: I did my first century ride in ’01 & in ’02 discovered ultra cycling. I found that ultradistance events suited my athletic ability.
“In a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!” -1 Corinthians 9:24-
Land Support Crew: Beth Cooper, Kaitlin Saunders and Matthew D’Avella
Paddler: Diane Sands & Brian
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Name: Vanuza Regina Maciel
Age on Race Day: 37 F
From: Florianapolis, SC, BRAZIL Occupation: Coach
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. 2007 Ironman Brazil (11:17:00) 2006, 2005 Ironman Brazil, 2007 Brazil Wild 160Km, 2007 Carrasco D’aventura, 2007 Sulbrasilis 140km, 2007 Multisport 92km, 2006,2005 Desafio Praias e Trilhas. Has finished 10 marathons.
Entering UM because: It is my dream and I am ready for this event!
Land Support Crew: Suzy Souza, Jan War
Paddler: Jan War
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Name: Iona MacKenzie
Age on Race Day: 35 F
From: Golden, Colorado, USA Occupation: Engineer
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. 2006 24 Hours of Triathlon—First place solo winner.
Entering UM because: My mind and body seem to be wired for it. I can suffer a very long time and enjoy it. I don’t seem to get fatigued or bored. My body seems to absorb high training volumes ver easily and I rarely get injured. I want to do this even because I think it is the type of race that suits me best—when I tell people I want to do Ultraman, they say, “That makes sense! That would be a good race for you!”
Land Support Crew: Fred & Kathy Lindsey
Paddler: Jamie Pardeau
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Name: Kari Martens
Age on Race Day: 50 M
From: Jonsered, SWEDEN Occupation: Health Coach
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. 2007 Ironman Lanzarote (12:48), 11 Ironman races in 3 years. Total of 21 Ironman races, (7 times Lanzarote). Personal best of 10:53
Entering UM because: New history: The training is good for my health and it´s challenging for body and soul to push my limits a little bit further. With the support from my family we look forward to feel the famous Hawaiian spirit, the nature and the lovely beautiful place.
Land Support Crew: Petra & Oliwer Martens, Sammie Stanbro
Paddler: Shirley Revel & Friend
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Name: Peter Mueller
Age on Race Day: 45 M
From: Kloten, SWITZERLAND Occupation: Flight Attendant
Recent Races: Third time Ultraman (2001, 2000). 3 time Badwater Ultramarathon—3rd place 2002. 2005 Furnace creek 5008 Ultramarathon Bicycle Race, 5 times Ironman World Championships, 1999 Marathon des Sables. Peter holds the 2nd fastest Day 1 bike time.
Entering UM because: Racing ultras simply means “get to know yourself” in an extreme and beautiful place.
Land Support Crew: Marcel Anner: Team Captain & Financial Manager & Reifler Roland: Land Team Member & Slave
Paddler: Leslie Crawford
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Name: CJ Ong, Jr.
Age on Race Day: 50 M
From: Cedar Rapids, IA, USA Occupation: Yoga Instructor
Recent Races: 4th time Ultraman. 2005 Ultraman Canada Finish Time 32:13:26. 1997,1998 Ultraman World Championships. 2006 Ironman Wisconsin, 2004 NANBF Masters bodybuilding champion—Best of Midwest, 2005, 2006 NANBF Central Midwest—2nd place Masters, 2006 USA Super Pro N. CJ and wife, Clar Baldus crewed for Dan Brown last year.
Entering UM because: Since joining the Ultraman family in 1997, I have come to understand a bit more each day the importance of ohana, kokua and aloha. In being part of Ultraman this year, I am once again given the chance to rejoin and travel the circle.
Land Support Crew: Paddler: Ken Boche
Land Support: Clar Baldus, Joe Hines, Cicero Stutts
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Name: Roland Patzina
Age on Race Day: 41 M
From: Kempten, Bavaria, GERMANY Occupation: Truck Driver
Recent Races: Third time Ultraman. 2006 Ultraman World Championships Finish Time 29:37:08, 2005 Triple Ultra Triathlon Lensahn (53:13:00), 2004, 2003 Triple Ultra Triathlon, 15 times Ironman.
Entering UM because: It is the biggest Ultratriathlon in the world!
Land Support Crew: Michael Lee & Sabine Patzina
Paddler: Michael Lee & Diane Anders
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Name: Martin Raymond
Age on Race Day: 45 M
From: Cumberland, Ontario, CANADA Occupation: Fitness & Sports Instructor
Recent Races: Fifth time Ultraman. 2006 Ultraman World Championships Finish Time 27:01:11. Marty holds the 4th fastest swim time at Ultraman World Championships. 2006 Ironman Ottawa (6th overall)
Entering UM because: Feeling Alive!
Land Support Crew: Jane Dulaney, Suzanne Shriner
Paddler: Jacques Blais
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Name: Alexandre Ribeiro
Age on Race Day: 42 M
From: Rio de Janeiro, RJ BRAZIL Occupation: Athletic Coach
Recent Races: Third time Ultraman 2005, 2003 Ultraman World Championships Mens Champion, Ironman 2004, 11 times Ironman World Championship Hawaii, RAAM 98
Entering UM because:
Land Support Crew: Jose Carlos, Fernando
Paddler: Mark Wormley
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Name: Mike Rouse
Age on Race Day: 55 M
From: San Diego, California, USA Occupation: Director of Product-Footwear—Zoot Sports
Recent Races: Third time Ultraman. 2006 Ultraman World Championships Finish Time 31:50:17, Finished 17 100 mile races & 38 50 mile races.
Entering UM because: Love the challenge and camaraderie
Land Support Crew: Kim Rouse, Eric Nielsen, Jason Lester
Paddler: Eric Nielsen
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Name: Michelle Santilhano
Age on Race Day: 37 F
From: Menlo Park, CA USA (representing South Africa) Occupation: Registered Nurse—Children’s Cancer
Recent Races: 2007 Triple Iron (52 hours)–third female overall. First Time Ultraman. 2007 Vineman Triathlon (12:32) 2006 Swam English Channel (19hours), 2000 Ironman South Africa, 6 times 1—mile trail runs, Shasta Century bike ride.
Entering UM because: I love opportunities to explore my physical limits in nature/outdoors.
Land Support Crew: Charlie Garrison, Julie
Paddler: Dave & Dona Martinson
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Name: Tim Sheeper
Age on Race Day: 44 M
From: Menlo Park, California, USA Occupation: Business Owner
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. 2006 Vineman Ironman (9:50), 3-5 day cycle tours, 2-3 road marathons per year, double centuries.
Entering UM because: Family. I have competed for so long with my family supporting from the outside. I am looking forward to Ultraman bringing family together and sharing, supporting from the inside. A truly unique opportunity to inspire.
Land Support Crew: Ken Sheeper,Kevin MacDonald
Paddler: Kevin MacDonald
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Name: Walter Strach III
Age on Race Day: 37 M
From: Wattana, Bangkok, THAILAND Occupation: Consultant
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. 2007 Ironman Switzerland, 2006 Ironman Western Australia, 2006 Vineman Ironman, dozens of half marathons and shorter triathlons in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia.
Entering UM because: I want to participate in Ultraman for two reasons. The first is to take my endurance training a step beyond the standard “Ironman” distance and secondly to raise money for prostate cancer research—a disease that has plagued the male members of my family.
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Name: Rob Van Geen
Age on Race Day: 46 M
From: Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA Occupation: Electrician
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. Crewed for Liz Thompson at 2006 Ultraman World Championships.2006 Ironman World Championships (14:29:54) Volcano, Kona & Honolulu Marathons, Journey to La-La Land (run).
Entering UM because: Volunteered the past 2 years at Ultraman. I enjoy the ultra racing lifestyle. It’s the perfect thing to do living on the Big Island.
Land Support Crew: Linda Greentree, Laurie Beers
Paddler: Linda Greentree
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Name: Gary Wang
Age on Race Day: 40 M
From: Corte Madera, California, USA Occupation: Engineer
Recent Races: Seventh time Ultraman. 2006 Ultraman World Championships Finish Time 25:50:14, 10 time Western States 100 finisher, various 50k, 50 mile and 100k ultra-runs. Gary holds the 4th fastest Day 1 bike time.
Entering UM because: Aloha, both giving & receiving it, feeds my soul!
Land Support Crew: Curtis Flock, Shawn Baker, Suzie Bistline
Paddler: Jackie Hoffman
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Name: Ulli Winkelmann
Age on Race Day: 50 M
From: Sprockhoevel, GERMANY Occupation: Teacher
Recent Races: Fourteen Time Ultraman. 2007 Austria Triathlon (10:15)
Entering UM because: It’s the best race on the planet with the most nicest people!
Land Support Crew: Land Support: Nancy Westrom
Paddler: Richard Everett.
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RELAY TEAMS:
Name: Team Bourne
Swimmer: Matthew Kresser
Age on Race Day: 42 M
From: Honolulu, HI USA Occupation: Athlete
Recent Races: First Time Ultraman. 2007 Ironman Revisited (16 hours). 10 Ironman races, 2007 North Shore Swim Series, 2 times Molokai Hoe canoe race.
Entering UM because: All training & long training keeps me grounded, motivated, fulfilled.
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Name: Team Bourne
Cyclist: Peter Bourne
Age on Race Day: 56 M
From: Honolulu, HI USA Occupation: Teacher
Recent Races: Fifth Time Ultraman. 2005 Ultraman World Championships Relay time (27:19:33). Too many races to count…Pete has also served as Race Official for the Ultraman World Championships many times.
Entering UM because: I’ve always had a close affection for this event because of the course and the ohana aspect. Ultra distance races in general have always attracted me.
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Name: Team Bourne
Runner: Katy Bourne
Age on Race Day: 52 F
From: Honolulu, HI USA Occupation: Teacher
Recent Races: Second Time Ultraman. 2005 Ultraman World Championships Relay time (27:19:33). 2006 Honolulu Marathon (3:50) 25 time Na Wahine O Ke Kai Molokai Channel Canoe Race.
Entering UM because: I love the Ultra Athlete Ohana. These events inspire and provide a venue of empowerment.
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Name: Team Van De Wint
Day 1: Ryan McKenzie
Age on Race Day: 39M
From: White Rock, BC, CANADA Occupation:
Recent Races: 3rd time Ultraman. Ultraman Canada, Ultraman World Championships, Ironman Canada, Ironman Hawaii, Ironman Coure d’Alene—11 Ironman races total, Stormy 100 miler (run)
Entering UM because:
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Name: Team Van De Wint
Day 2: Bob Morrison
Age on Race Day: M
From: White Rock, BC, CANADA Occupation:
Recent Races: First time Ultraman. 7 Ironman races which include Ironman Canada, Ironman Hawaii, Ironman Couere d’Alene, Eagle 100 miler (run)
Entering UM because:
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Name: Team Van De Wint
Day 3: Gerry Van De Wint
Age on Race Day: M
From: White Rock, BC, CANADA
Occupation:
Recent Races: 2 ultraman races. 20 ironman races which include Ultraman Hawaii, Ironman Canada, Ironman Hawaii, Ironman Japan, Ironman New Zealand ,Marathon de Sables, Eagle 100 miler (run)
Entering UM because: Why triathlon: To quote Gerry as he wrote in Japan at the airport one year, We meet as strangers
We compete as friends
We part as brothers
Why Ultraman: because we love Jane
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