Tyler Smith finished an impressive 8th in Monroe, Washington State in the USAT Junior Race Series Triathlon stopping the clock in a time of 56:55.1.
Smith was well placed after the 780m Swim with a time of 9:13, he completed the 20K Bike course in a time of 28:53, he was with the lead group but was unable to hold the pace of the top finishers on the 5K Run clocking 17:50.
In the USAT Youth Series Triathlon Nick Pilgrim was well positioned in 15th place after the swim and was at the front of a pack on the second lap of the bike when sadly his wheels slid out on a 90 degree turn. He suffered road rash but no major injuries but was unable to continue.
