It looked like the 4th
Annual Bozeman’s Biathlon (run 1.5 miles and bike 11 miles) was going to be
very hot due to weather conditions, but fortunately it turned cooler for the
6:00 PM start. Thirty-six ultra
distance athletes completed the “sprint distance” in record time to enjoy the
cookout and awards banquet held at the home of Steve and Debbie Bozeman. Local Ironman competitors (husband/wife
team) of Van and Kat Phillips finished in the top five. Ryan Owen (age 14) was the ultimate overall
winner in a time of 39 minutes and 11 seconds followed by his dad (Martin) a
split second later. Everyone enjoyed
the competition, camaraderie and cookout afterwards. The following awards were presented:
Top 3 Males: Ryan Owen, Martin Owen, Chris Bright
Top 3 Females: Kat
Phillips, Donna Elder, Gabby Suygam
30-39 age division:
Van Phillips, Mark Stephens, John Salmon
40-49 age division:
Carl Thurston, Ron Riscart, Jim McFarland
50-59 age division:
Robert Burgess, Bob Hartless, Bobby Babcock
60 and over: local
legend, Tommy Harris