Pierson, Coenen finish in top 10
By Greg Seubert
Waupaca residents turned in two of the fastest times Aug. 20 at the Waupaca Area Triathlon.
Sue Pierson completed the long-course half-mile swim, 20.1-mile bicycle ride and 3.1-mile run in 1:28.55. She finished second among females behind Jackie Hatherly of Saskatchewan, Canada, who completed the course in 1:23.4.
Meanwhile, Sam Coenen’s time of 1:26.36 was ninth among males. Fond du Lac’s Adam Nelson had the fastest time of 1:21.34.
Other top 10 finishers for males were 2. Joey Boberschmidt, Waukesha (1:23.29); 3. Isaiah Steinbart, Hartland (1:23.45); 4. Michael Pierson, Neenah (1:24.25); 5. Greg Carter, Hubertus (1:24.27); 6. Mark Meyer, Neenah (1:25.17); 7. Jeremy Jenson, Verona (1:25.35); 8. Joseph Hagen, Madison (1:26.17); and 10. Greg Werner, Barrington, Ill. (1:27.02).
Other top-10 finishes for females were 3. Cary Lisota, Arlington Heights, Ill. (1:30.4); 4. Tricia Adams, Sturgeon Bay (1:32.46); 5. Jennifer Youngwerth, Neenah (1:34.49); 6. Julie Mencel, Menomonee Falls (1:36.55); 7. Grace Witt, Oconto Falls (1:39.04); 8. Hilary Woldt, Appleton (1:39.34); 9. Maria Meyer, Neenah (1:39.54); and 10. Julie Srenaski, Green Bay (1:40.16).
A list of all long-course competitors and their times can be found at www.waupacaareatriathlon.com.