(6-29-09) Athletes from Kirkland, WA took both the men's and women's titles at Sunday's Pacific Crest Olympic Triathlon. 26-year-old Rusty Pruden from Kirkland, WA was pursued by David Gettle of Weiser, ID, but used his running prowess to open up a sizable gap and take the top spot in the men's race.
Kimberly Pancoast, 25, also from Kirkland, executed a similar strategy during the women's race posting the fastest women's run time of the day and the second fastest overall to finish ahead of a chasing 45-year-old Ann Davidson of Portland.
More information about the event can be found at www.racecenter.com/pacificcrest. Full race results can be found at www.racecenter.com.
Men's Overall Results
1. Rusty Pruden, 26, 2:09:03 - Kirkland, WA
2. David Gettle, 27, 2:15:57 - Weiser, ID
3. Mike Scarborough, 49, 2:20:07 - Reno, NV
4. Daniel Hough, 28, 2:20:18 - Talent, OR
5. Jim Larrieu, 49, 2:22:40 - Reno, NV
6. Robert Pritchett, 31, 2:24:20 - Ellensburg, WA
7. Gabe Doebler, 31, 2:24:46 - Tigard, OR
8. Devin VansCoy, 24, 2:27:21 - Salem, OR
9. George Hegarty, 36, 2:27:30 - Bend, OR
10. Evan Deutsch, 35, 2:28:08 - Portland, OR
Women's Overall Results
1. Kimberly Pancoast, 25, 2:24:40 - Kirkland, WA
2. Ann Davidson, 45, 2:25:10 - Portland, OR
3. Sierra Snyder, 32, 2:27:07 - Austin, TX
4. Bridget Dawson, 51, 2:33:26 - Portland, OR
5. Erin Jenkins, 36, 2:34:23 - Vancouver, WA
6. Kristina Hughes, 38, 2:38:18 - Tigard, OR
7. Jill Waskom, 39, 2:38:56 - Bend, OR
8. Sarah Barkley, 29, 2:40:46 - Wenatchee, WA
9. Molly Schmelzle, 29, 2:42:34 - Arcata, CA
10. Greta Zagarino, 38, 2:42:43 - Hood River, OR
