FAIRMONT TRIATHLON

Sunday, June 15, 2008
Gomsrud Park

Staff

Michael O'Rourke.  Mike is a local attorney specializing in insurance litigation.  He competed in many triathlons in the 90's including middle and longer distance events such as the Muncie Endurathon, Pigman Half Ironman and the Lake Geneva Ironman.  Now Mike's focus is on his family and serving volunteer organizations and community programs, including the Fairmont Triathlon.



Eric Johnson.  Eric is an independent financial adviser in Fairmont.  He has enjoyed participating in endurance activities since the 70's, including triathlons, running events, backpacking, climbing, and canoing.  Of special interest is seeing "first timers" feel the accomplishment of success in an event such as the Fairmont Triathlon.




Phil Hanson.  Phil is a 68-year-old former career physical education instructor.  Throughout his career, using the disciplines of running, biking, swimming and walking as exercise venues it was an easy transition to become involved with triathlons.  Phil started participating on a team in Fairmont's 1st triathlon in 1983 and continued until 1989.  After an 18-year hiatus, Phil helped start the Fairmont Triathlon back up. 



Margot Albensoeder-Madsen.  Margot competed in her first Marathon in 1990 with a time of 3 hrs 58 min and qualified for the 1991 Boston Marathon.  At the time she was 52 and had only started running two years prior.  She is a veteran of 8 marathons, numerous half marathons and several triathlons.  She is the proud winner of the Minnesota Distane Runner Association Grand Prix in her age group.  Today Margot lives in Fairmont where she encourages everyone to join her in a healthy lifestyle of walking running and bicycling.


Angie Scheff.  Angie is a local business owner.  She helps with the advertising of the event.  She has a background in advertising.  Prior to attending beauty school, Angie attending college and studied Advertising Design.
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