The Reston Sprint Triathlon has always been a good early season barometer of fitness for Northern Virginia triathletes. This popular Reston race sells out months in advance. This year over 800- athletes signed up for the ¼ Mile swim in a 50 meter pool, 12 Mile bike ride (3 laps on the hilly Baron Cameron,…

Reston Sprint Triathlon Volunteers Save the Day – Athlete Collapses Feet from Finish !

June 2, 2014

Doug Landau

When an athlete collapses within sight of the finish line, the best race directors and medical volunteers must rush to action if a fatal tragedy is to be avoided. This is exactly what happened yesterday at the ever-popular Reston Sprint Triathlon. According to the race committee member, a competitor died 10 feet from the finish…

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Reston Sprint Triathlon Volunteers Save the Day – Athlete Collapses Feet from Finish !

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