Two Reston Triathletes Among Top Finishers in National Championships

 Dana Scheurer (left) and Joe O'Gorman/Credit: Laura Kowalski

Reston triathletes Dana Scheurer and Joe O’Gorman had strong finishes in the 2016 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in Omaha over the weekend.

Dana Scheurer/Credit: Laura KowalskiScheurer, 66, finished fourth in the 65-69 women’s group. O’Gorman, 68, finished 24th among the 65-69 year old men. Both triathletes are perennial contenders in the Reston Triathlon.

The course was an Olympic-length one — a 1,500 meter swim, a 40K bike ride and a 10K run. Scheurer’s time was 3:06:52. O’Gorman’s time was 2:55:31.

Six other area athletes also competed in Omaha: James Lutz, 51; Frederick Mackem, 53; Lisa Mackem, 46; Edward Ball, 44; Aaryn Schied, 28; and Lyle Kampf, 33.

For complete results visit the National Championship race page.

Photos courtesy Laura Kowalski

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