(Le Mars) — A beautiful Saturday morning with near perfect weather conditions greeted the more than 150 contestants for the sixth annual Le Mars Sprint Triathon. The triathon was held near the Le Mars YMCA and outdoor swimming pool. Coordinator Angela Loutsch says this year’s event has about the same number of participants as in years’ past, and those participating in the three-stage event have come from all parts of the country.
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Loutsch explains the three athletic components that make up the triathon.
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The Le Mars YMCA official says anybody can compete in the triathon, and you don’t need to be a super athlete.
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