Sold Out San Diego International Triathlon Set for Tomorrow
For 19th Year, Race Will Benefit St. Vincent’s

   SAN DIEGO — As many as 1,350 athletes from around the world will compete in the 19th annual Wells Fargo San Diego International Triathlon on Sun., June 30, starting with a 1K swim at Spanish Landing at 7 a.m.

   After completing the swimming leg, the athletes will embark on a 30K (18.6- mile) bike course to Cabrillo Monument and back to Spanish Landing. The triathlon’s final leg is a grueling 10K (6.2-mile) run that ends at Embarcadero Marina Park North, just behind Seaport Village.

   "This competition has become one of the premiere triathlons in the sport," says Rick Kozlowski, the event’s director. "We’ve been sold out for six weeks and will have a record number of competitors."

   Of those competitors, two Australians stand out as favorites to win the event. On the men’s side, two-time defending Wells Fargo San Diego International Triathlon champion Chris McCormack is again a favorite. Representing the women, fellow two-time defending champion Michellie (Muh-Kee-Lee) Jones, a 2000 Olympic silver medalist, is looking for another consecutive top finish in the event.

   As a precursor to Sunday’s event, the 5th annual San Diego Kids’ Triathlon was held today. More than 100 junior triathletes ranging in age from 8 to 14 competed on abbreviated 2- and 4-mile courses.

   Last year’s race raised $20,000 for St. Vincent’s, but Village President Fr. Joe Carroll is confident this year’s event will eclipse that total.

   "We have a record number of competitors and we’re confident that will translate into a record contribution to our organization," he says. "We’d like to thank all of the competitors, Wells Fargo Bank and Koz Enterprises for all of the support and hard work."

   For more information on the Wells Fargo San Diego International Triathlon, call Koz Enterprises at (858) 268- 1250.

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