Alex Pilgrim in Action IslandStats.com Junior Alex Pilgrim produced an excellent performance against a strong field in Richmond VA in the USA Triathlon 13-15 Youth Elite Series race.
Pilgrim finished in 13th out of a field of over 80 starters in a time of 32:46, producing the 8th fastest run to move from around 25th after the bike.
Pilgrim only turned 13 in March has 2 more years in this Age Group so his performance against many of the USA’s best youth triathletes was even more impressive.
Pilgrim was the 2nd 13 year old to finish and was just over 2 minutes behind 15 year old winner Ricardo Reyes of the USA.
Meanwhile racing against a very talented field of juniors from USA, Canada and Central and South America, Erica Hawley posted an impressive time 1:08:54 during the Youth Olympics Youth Qualifier over sprint distance in Monterrey, Mexico.
Hawley finished in 29th place in a field of 39 in the Youth Women Division. Hawley clocked 10:35 on the Swim Course, 34:06 on the Bike Course and 22:53 on the Run Course.
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