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 4th in their … [Read more...]

MADISON, WI – Annie McGee and Hulda Black posted top-15 age group finishes to lead a group of eight Reapers at IRONMAN Wisconsin Sunday. McGee and Black were also two of the five Reapers competing in their first IRONMAN distance race, as Stephanie Heppe, Wendy Smith, and Jodi Hari also completed their first attempt at the … [Read more...]

MONTICELLO – Alex and Bella Thurston led a group of Reapers with top-3 overall finishes at the Sage City Triathlon Saturday, and Curtis Preston and Jason Hebel 1st-place finishes age group finishes. Alex and Bella Thurston, finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively, in the mini sprint race. Alex, one of the younger races in the field at 11, finished … [Read more...]

SPRINGFIELD – Michael Braun took 5th overall in the Iron Abe Olympic Triathlon and four other Reaper brought home 1st-place finishes from a big race for GRF Sponsor TriHarder Promotions. Braun led a contingent of 25 Reapers who made the trip to Springfield to compete in three races by posting a 2:16:59 to win the 20-24 age group by 16 minutes. … [Read more...]