GRF storms Tri the Illini

CHAMPAIGN – Jason Sturdyvin, Brian Bederka, and Yvonne Fahringer medaled to lead a large group of Reapers at Tri the Illini Sunday.

Sturdyvin, Bederka, and Fahringer all finished in the top-3 of their age groups in the event, which featured a 300-meter swim, 14.5-mile bike and 3.1-mile run, while four others finished the dreaded 4^th in their division, one spot out of medal position.

Sturdyvin had the top GRF time of the day, completing the course in 1:08:27 to take 2^nd in men’s 30-34. Bederka was 3^rd in 40-44 at 1:16:27, while Fahringer was 3^rd in women’s 60-64 at 1:34:23.

Kara Warren, Curtis Preston, Louis Green, and Jessica Miner all posted 4^th-place finishes; Warren put up the best time, finishing at 1:18:34.

In the collegiate division, Brianna Zoschke and Holly Tompkins of the GRF-sponsored Illinois State University Tri-Birds finished 4^th and 5^th, respectively, among women. Nate Fillers had the best performance among the men, placing 7^th.