SMA Triathletes Compete in Super Bowl Y-Tri
Sarasota Military Academy Triathletes competed in the Super Bowl Y-Tri V on Sunday, February 3, 2008. The distance was a .25 mile swim, 10 mile bike and a 2.2 run! The cadets dominated in their fields! Kelly Smith placed 1st in her age group, with Tim Slusser placing 6th in his age group. Relay Team- Better Then Luke’s with Tyler Allen, Captain Kopacz, and Ken Graham came in First Place. Bringing Sexy Back with Kayla Wiles, Kyle Capps and Breanna Leach placed 3rd in the relay while SMA Spartans with Mitch Farmer, Tyler Lewis and Lucas Hutton placing 4th. Great race!
SMA Triathlon Team Participates in its First Triathlon
Wet n Wild Dirty Triathlon & Duathlon, Sunday August 27, 2006
SMA had 20 cadets competing in the Dirty Triathlon & Duathlon this past Sunday at Oscar Scherer State Park. It was a beautiful and clear morning for a race!
SMA was the only high school that participated in this event. We are recognized as the only high school with a Triathlon Team that participates in USA Triathlon sanctioned events.
Cadets participated solo or in teams of three in the triathlon which included a 100 meter swim, 3.5 mile mountain bike trail ride, and a 1.5 mile run done twice. The cadets participated solo or in teams of two for the duathlon which consisted of a .5 mile run followed by a 7 mile mountain bike trail ride and then a 3 mile run.
The following students participated:
Solo Duathlon: Juan Martinez
Team Duathlon: Ben Glucklick and Keith Misja, Tyler Lewis and Chris Mayes, Corey Williamson and Will Redden, Katie Geoffrey and staff
Solo Triathlon: Alan Palmer, Scott Stults, Tyler Allen, Michelle Romig and Luke Paige.
Girls Triathlon Team: Courtney Hannon, Kelly Smith and Kayla Wiles
Boys Triathlon Team: , , Adam Lindemann, Leo Sapanero and Marshall Rhoades
Furthermore, Captain Jodi Kopacz is a USA Level 1 Triathlon Coach, recognized for her participation in half and full Ironman events. She has coached youth for the past 4 years, and also has her own KidsDuTri Coaching team.
Races that are approaching: September- The Amazing Chase, 15k and off road Duathlon, 5k,10k,15k run at Oscar Scherer Park, October- Escape to Siesta Key (sprint triathlon), Top Cop Triathlon-Tampa, November-Assault on Sarasota Adventure Race, Boca Bop Triathlon, Boca Grande.
Please look for further information in regard to the Triathlon team, practices, and events.
Strive for self-worth,
Captain Jodi Kopacz
Jodi-kopacz@srqit.sarasota.k12.fl.us
