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Breakouts! The Guys...

Thursday, 26 September 2024 00:10

NICK JASMER, 32, Menagha - Nick's come a long way in a short time. Six MN races, six top fives, three of which were podiums. His trajectory reminds us of Brandon Lee's.

NATHAN KIM, 22, Minneapolis - He's a MN guy now and we couldn't be happier. He kicked off his season with solid results, then finished with star-level performances. His progression in 70.3s (three straight PRs) has been meteoric, and his close 2nd at Maple Grove Olympic (1:52:50) tells us he is flirting with a Triathlete of the Year nomination.

BRANDON LEE, 42, Lino Lakes - Two wins, two 2nd at a 4:18 PR at Square Lake  make him a shoo-in. for a Master of the Year nomination.

TEVIN NEEGAARD, 25, Maple Grove (photo) - Off the radar in 2023, Tevin excelled at Sprint, Olympic and especially 70.3 this year. His 4:40 personal best at Madison 70.3 last year, has been improved to 4:13:13 at the same race this season. Very likely Most Improved nominee....

COREY NYGAARD,29,  Alexandria - Rocking a mohawk and Speedos, Corey excelled for the second straight season. An MI nominee in '23, he was even faster this year en route to three wins, two 2nds and a 70.3 PR (4:17:05 at Des Moines).

SEAN PICKLE, 19, St. Cloud - An obvious Junior of the Year nominee (again), Sean raced often in 2024, recording four overall wins and three other podium finishes.

SPENCER SYVERTSON, 29, Alexandria - Three very fast wins and two 2nds this year tells us that Spencer has finally arrived. He's barking with the Big Dogs now. His CR at Brewhouse Olympic (1:50:17) was especially impressive.