Alix Freeman captured the Racing Rivals Triathlon title by a hair during stiff competition Sept. 3 at Goose Pond Colony in Scottsboro.
Freeman, 29, of Telico Pines, Tenn., clipped Jack Mcafee, 38, of Chattanooga, by fractions of a second to get the win. Final results showed both with a time of 59:34. That’s quite a finish for a swim, bike and run. But the splits for Mcafee and Freeman show the difference, though. Even the transition times were close as the two battled.
Matt Fletcher, 24, of Huntsville, was third in 1:02:58. Laura Horn, 39, of Athens, was the first female across the line (16th overall) in 1:18:36. Zoe Waltz, 18, of Huntsville, was second (22nd) in 1:22:11, and Jenna Barrineau, 44, of Prattville, Ala., was third (25th) in 1:23:46.
See all the results of the Racing Rivals Triahlon here.
Fifty-five competitors finished. The event attracted competitors from four states and was held at Goose Pond Colony. Billed as a sprint distance triathlon, fast times were expected and posted. It featured a 400 meter swim, 11ish-mile bike ride and 5k finish.
The event is staged by the Rocket City Tri Club and helps raise money for scholarships given by alumni chapters of Auburn University, Mississippi State University and the University of Alabama.
Sponsors included Legacy Vision Center, NBC Securities, Liz Power Century 21 Homes, Health Source, Harbin Ford, State Farm and Fleet Feet Huntsville.
MAIN PHOTO: Racing Rivals competitors enjoy a light moment during the biking portion of the triathlon Sept. 3 at Goose Pond Colony in Scottsboro. (Photo by Gregg Gelmis/We Run Race Photos)
