SPRINGFIELD – Matt Cuttell took 3rd overall in the men’s division and Grim Reaper Fitness swept the Clydesdale and Athena categories Saturday at the Capital City Biathlon.
Cuttell, who was 3rd last year, as well, finished in 1:02:04. His run time of 18:52 was the day’s second best.
The race, which is run along Lake Springfield, features a 3.1 mile run and a 15-mile bike leg.
Erik Rankin was 11th overall, which was good for 1st in the 35-39 Age Group. Rankin’s time was 1:04.39.
Tim Auth and Natalie McKee won the Clydesdale and Athena divisions, respectively. Auth posted a 1:06:54 and was followed by fellow Reapers David Cate (1:10:30) and Jason Hebel (1:10:58) in 2nd and 3rd place.
McKee finished in 1:19:24 and was followed by her sister Barb McKee (1:23:20) and Missy Thomas 1:25:58 in 2nd and 3rd place.
The next big team event for GRF will be the Tri-Shark Triathlon at Comlara Park, and the Dri-Shark Duathlon on June 6. DriShark is again serving as the site for the USAT Regional Duathlon Championship.
