From the Newport Daily Express
Saturday, 16 August 2008

Walker wins 1st Annual Kingdom Triathlon

By JIM FULLER
Express Sports Editor

Ryley Walker, holds the lead over brother Cyrus during Saturday’s First Annual Kingdom Triathlon Saturday at Salem Lake. Ryley would go on to win the event, while Cyrus finished fourth overall.

DERBY –– Ryley Walker pulled away from the field during the last event – the five-mile run – to win the First Annual Kingdom Triathlon overall title at Salem Lake Saturday.

Joe Bourgeois emerges from the water after the 500-yard swim
– the first leg of the triathlon at Salem Lake Saturday.

Approximately 30 people participated in the event, which was also comprised of a 500-yard swim and a 13-mile bike ride. The triathlon was put on by IROC and proceeds benefited the Healthy Changes Initiative.
Walker, currently a sophomore on the North Country Union High School cross country team, covered the distances in a total time of 83 minutes.
Sue Tetreault, competing in the 30-49 age division, won the overall female title with a time of 1 hour, 49 minutes, and 12 seconds.
Dugie Ross, of Stanstead, Quebec, won the 50-plus age group with a time of 1:36:42. Ross also had the distinction of bring the oldest competitor at 56.
The family division was won by Heather and Garrett Moylan, who combined to complete the events in 1:32:22. Heather completed the swim and run, while Garrett completed the bike portion.

The youth division was won the by the team of Angela Squillante (swim); Will Castle (bike); and Angela Fuller (run). They completed the event in a time of 1:39:06.
Chad Quirion, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., won the male 18-29 division with a time of 1:24:30. Quirion was second overall to Walker.
Chris Shaffer, of Newport, won the male 30-49 division with a time of 1:25:06. Shaffer was third overall.
Andrea Snyder, of Derby, won the female 18-29 division with a time of 2:13:48.
Thirteen-year-old Danny Decelles was the youngest competitor in the event – finishing with a time of 2:43.19.
“It went great,” said IROC general manager Pete Kellaway. “We knew if we got to 30 participants – we’d be happy. The weather held off perfectly.
“The contestants – I think – are happy with the course itself.”
Kellaway said the event could not come off without the help of 15 volunteers and numerous sponsors. He also said approximately $1,000 was raised for the Healthy Changes Initiative, a program for those diagnosed with chronic disease. Kellaway said the program currently serves about 280 people.
Julie Gunn, the community programming director at IROC, said of the event: “It was fun. It was great for the community. Especially to have it at this community resource (the Derby House on Salem Lake).”
Gunn said Andrew Major of the Salem Lake Association “was a huge help” – particularly with buoys for the swim.