2014 dare2tri season newsletter
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Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club
2014 Season Newsletter
ONE INSPIRES MANY www.dare2tri.org
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In 2014, dare2tri hosted two paratriathlon
camps for varying ages and experience
levels. A total of 71 athletes attended, many
participated in adaptive sports for the first
time.
The fourth-annual Paratriathlon Training
Camp occurred the first weekend in June at
the RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
Athletes spent two days participating in
clinics including: swimming, cycling,
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running/pushing, nutrition, transition, and
paratri 101. The camp concluded with the
Dare2tri Tri It Triathlon.
The Kids Paratriathlon Training Camp was
hosted in partnership with the Chicago
Park District in July. Dare2tri catered to
youth by hosting clinics in open water
swimming, cycling, running/pushing, and
transition. The camp concluded with the
Dare2tri Kids Tri It Triathlon.
2014 Dare2tri Paratriathlon Training Camps
ITU World Triathlon Chicago
“I have never had such an
amazing weekend. In
addition to the technical
things that I learned, I also
gained new friends and
an experience that I will
remember for a long time.
The highlight of camp was
seeing the smiles of the
athletes after the finish of
their first triathlon.”
-Zach Young
2014 Training Camp athlete
Dare2tri served as Presenting
Sponsor of the ITU World Triathlon
Chicago Paratriathlon races and
supported 19 athletes in the Elite
and Open races.
Participants in the 2014 Paratriathlon Training Camps
71
Distinct individuals served in 2014 230
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24%
21% 20%
13%
12%
5% 5%
Disability groups served by dare2tri in 2014
Visual Impaired Spinal Cord Injury Amputee
Cerebral Palsy Other
Brain Injury
Spina Bifida
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Make your next race more meaningful by joining dare2tri’s Race2Raise Team!
Dare2tri is looking for athletes who want to raise funds and awareness for dare2tri by competing in various triathlons or endurance races of any distance throughout the season.
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Dare2tri relies on donations and fundraising efforts to support its mission and serve its athletes.
Your efforts will directly help paratriathletes reach their goals, while also fulfilling your own.
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Dare2tri promotes each Race2Raise team member’s fundraising efforts.
To learn more about Raise2Raise and to become involved, please visit the Race2Raise page in the Support Us section on the dare2tri website or contact Keri Serota ([email protected]).
ONE SUPPORTS MANY: Race2Raise Fundraiser Program
Raise Funds and Awareness for
dare2tri
Donate to Dare2tri; Support Our Athletes and Programs For less than you spend on coffee each week, you can help athletes with disabilities reach their potential and fulfill their dreams!
Many individuals with disabilities have expensive medical bills and adaptive sports equipment is not covered by insurance. Dare2tri believes that by remaining active athletes build confidence, autonomy, and self-worth in sports and in other areas of life. Dare2tri empowers athletes to believe they can do anything they set their mind to. Please donate now and make a difference in the lives of athletes with disabilities so that dare2tri can continue to inspire many!
To donate and learn more, please visit www.dare2tri.org/donate-now
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Dare2tri Athletes at ITU World Triathlon Chicago
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The 2014 ITU World Triathlon series paid
a visit to Chicago, as thousands of
triathletes and paratriathletes competed
in dare2tri’s own backyard on June 27-29,
2014.
Dare2tri was the Presenting Sponsor of
the ITU World Chicago Triathlon
Paratriathlon races, and was therefore
able to provide support and volunteers
for the many parathletes from around the
world who competed in Elite and PC
Open races, while also educating the
community on the sport of Paratriathlon.
Throughout the weekend, the real stars
were the 19 dare2tri athletes who
competed.
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Notable finishes included:
• Mary Kate Callahan (PT1), 1st • Diana Helt (PT1), 2nd • Hailey Danisewicz (PT2), 1st • Melissa Stockwell (PT2), 2nd • Grace Norman (PT4), 2nd
Dare2tri and its athletes received some
much deserved media attention. The
articles and television segments can be
viewed on the dare2tri website in the
news section of the media tab. Pictures
from the weekend can also be viewed in
the photo section of the media tab.
The ITU World Triathlon Grand Finale
will be coming back to the Windy City
September 15-20, 2015.
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“A hometown race meant
the luxury of sleeping in
my own bed on race eve,
and taking advantage of
all the local support. The
7.5-lap bike and 3-lap run
meant that I got to soak
up all sorts of support from
my coach and my
dare2tri friends who were
on course. Chicago is truly
a perfect city for triathlons,
and I always love the
chance to race in this
gorgeous city. Finishing first
in my category was just
the cherry on top of a
fantastic weekend.”
-Hailey Danisewicz
Dare2tri Elite Team Member
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Dare2tri Elite Team Season Wrap Up “I think one of the reasons it took me
20 years to get involved with
adaptive sports is that it meant
admitting to myself that I have a
disability. Growing up, I never
wanted to be treated differently or
limited by anyone. Dare2tri has
taught me that by not participating
in adaptive sports, I was the one
limiting myself from reaching my full
potential as an athlete. Thanks to
dare2tri, I have accomplished goals
that two years ago I never would
have dreamed of having.”
-Kendall Gretsch
2014 ITU World Champion (TRI1),
Dare2tri Elite Team Member
Members on the 2014 Elite Team roster – the largest in dare2tri history.
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4 World and National Champion gold medalists.
27 ITU appearances in the 2014 season.
5 Injured war veterans on the 2014 Elite Team.
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Thank you to each of the 17 Dare2tri Elite Team athletes who helped make the 2014 season a successful, memorable, and inspiring one!
Dare2tri is proud of the Elite Team for living out the mission of positively impacting the lives of athletes with physical disabilities or visual impairments by making the most of opportunities to develop their skills in the sport of Paratriathlon while inspiring the community at large.
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Several athletes experienced personal bests, top-performances, and even earned national and world championship titles during the 2014 season.
The 2014 Elite Team also served as ambassadors of dare2tri throughout the season by not only competing, but by also participating and volunteering to make dare2tri events and camps successful for others.
The 2014 Elite Team has truly inspired many this season!
2014 Dare2tri Elite Team
The Dare2tri Elite Team competed
in several national and
international races this season,
including some in its own
backyard.
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Triathlon Pan American Championships– Dallas, Texas
• Kendall Gretsch (PT1 women), 1st • Mary Kate Callahan (PT1
women), 2nd • Diana Helt (PT1 women), 3rd • Hailey Danisewicz (PT2 women),
1st • Brian Norberg (PT2 men), 4th
Chicago Triathlon – Chicago, Illinois
• Kendall Gretsch (PT1 women), 1st • Brian Norberg (PT2 men), 1st • Levi Kane (PT2 men), 2nd • McKayla Hanson (PT1 women),
3rd
ITU World Triathlon Series – Besancon, France
• Diana Helt (PT1 women), 2nd
ITU World Triathlon Series – Yokohama, Japan
• Mary Kate Callahan (PT1 women), 2nd
• Howie Sanborn (PT1 men), 7th
2014 Dare2tri Elite Team Race Results
2014 Team USA ITU World
Championships Magog, Canada
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ITU World Triathlon Series – Chicago, Illinois
• Mary Kate Callahan (PT1 women), 1st
• Diana Helt (PT1 women), 2nd • Hailey Danisewicz (PT2
women), 1st • Melissa Stockwell (PT2
women), 2nd • Grace Norman (PT4 women),
2nd • Howie Sanborn (PT1 men),
5th • Brian Norberg (PT2 men), 5th • Mike Wong (PT3 men), 4th • Israel Antonio (PT5 men), 8th
ITU World Triathlon Series – Magog, Canada
• Kendall Gretsch (PT1 women), 1st
• Mary Kate Callahan (PT1 women), 2nd
• Diana Helt (PT1 women), 3rd • Grace Norman (PT4 women),
1st
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ITU Paratriathlon World Championships – Edmonton, Canada
• Kendall Gretsch (PT1 women), 1st
• Mary Kate Callahan (PT1 women), 4th
• Diana Helt (PT1 women), 5th • Hailey Danisewicz (PT2
women), 2nd • Grace Norman (PT4 women),
4th • Brian Norberg (PT2 men),
10th
USAT Paratriathlon National Championships – Tempe, Arizona
• Kendall Gretsch (PT1 women), 1st
• Mary Kate Callahan (PT1 women), 2nd
• McKayla Hanson (PT1 women), 3rd
• Grace Norman (PT4 women), 1st
• Howie Sanborn (PT1 men), 2nd
• Brian Norberg (PT2 men), 2nd • Levi Kane (PT2 men), 3rd • Mike Wong (PT3 men), 1st
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Thank You to the 2014 Dare2tri Sponsors, Partners!
Team Fisher
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2/14: Play for All Day; Chicago, IL
2/28: One-Day Multisport Clinic; Highland Park, IL
4/25: Pioneer Sprint Triathlon; Springfield, IL
5/21: Outdoor Practice Begins; Chicago, IL
5/29-31: Paratriathlon Training Camp; Pleasant Prairie, WI
6/6: Injured Veterans Clinic; Hammond, IN
6/7: Leon’s Triathlon; Hammond, IN
6/16: Open Water Swim Practice Begins; Chicago, IL
6/21: Pleasant Prairie Triathlon; Pleasant Prairie, WI
7/21-22: Kids Paratriathlon Training Camp; Chicago, IL
7/25-26: Wauconda Triathlon; Wauconda, IL
8/1: Youth & Junior Nationals; West Chester, OH
8/15-16: Mideast Regional Championships; Detroit, MI
8/29-30: Chicago Triathlon; Chicago, IL
9/15-20: ITU Championships Grand Final; Chicago, IL
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