Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club

2014 Season Newsletter

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In 2014, dare2tri hosted two paratriathlon

camps for varying ages and experience

levels. A total of 71 athletes attended, many

participated in adaptive sports for the first

time.

The fourth-annual Paratriathlon Training

Camp occurred the first weekend in June at

the RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.

Athletes spent two days participating in

clinics including: swimming, cycling,

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running/pushing, nutrition, transition, and

paratri 101. The camp concluded with the

Dare2tri Tri It Triathlon.

The Kids Paratriathlon Training Camp was

hosted in partnership with the Chicago

Park District in July. Dare2tri catered to

youth by hosting clinics in open water

swimming, cycling, running/pushing, and

transition. The camp concluded with the

Dare2tri Kids Tri It Triathlon.

2014 Dare2tri Paratriathlon Training Camps

ITU World Triathlon Chicago

“I have never had such an

amazing weekend. In

addition to the technical

things that I learned, I also

gained new friends and

an experience that I will

remember for a long time.

The highlight of camp was

seeing the smiles of the

athletes after the finish of

their first triathlon.”

-Zach Young

2014 Training Camp athlete

Dare2tri served as Presenting

Sponsor of the ITU World Triathlon

Chicago Paratriathlon races and

supported 19 athletes in the Elite

and Open races.

Participants in the 2014 Paratriathlon Training Camps

71

Distinct individuals served in 2014 230

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24%

21% 20%

13%

12%

5% 5%

Disability groups served by dare2tri in 2014

Visual Impaired Spinal Cord Injury Amputee

Cerebral Palsy Other

Brain Injury

Spina Bifida

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Make your next race more meaningful by joining dare2tri’s Race2Raise Team!

Dare2tri is looking for athletes who want to raise funds and awareness for dare2tri by competing in various triathlons or endurance races of any distance throughout the season.

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Dare2tri relies on donations and fundraising efforts to support its mission and serve its athletes.

Your efforts will directly help paratriathletes reach their goals, while also fulfilling your own.

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Dare2tri promotes each Race2Raise team member’s fundraising efforts.

To learn more about Raise2Raise and to become involved, please visit the Race2Raise page in the Support Us section on the dare2tri website or contact Keri Serota (keri@dare2tri.org).

ONE SUPPORTS MANY: Race2Raise Fundraiser Program

Raise Funds and Awareness for

dare2tri

Donate to Dare2tri; Support Our Athletes and Programs For less than you spend on coffee each week, you can help athletes with disabilities reach their potential and fulfill their dreams!

Many individuals with disabilities have expensive medical bills and adaptive sports equipment is not covered by insurance. Dare2tri believes that by remaining active athletes build confidence, autonomy, and self-worth in sports and in other areas of life. Dare2tri empowers athletes to believe they can do anything they set their mind to. Please donate now and make a difference in the lives of athletes with disabilities so that dare2tri can continue to inspire many!

To donate and learn more, please visit www.dare2tri.org/donate-now

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Dare2tri Athletes at ITU World Triathlon Chicago

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The 2014 ITU World Triathlon series paid

a visit to Chicago, as thousands of

triathletes and paratriathletes competed

in dare2tri’s own backyard on June 27-29,

2014.

Dare2tri was the Presenting Sponsor of

the ITU World Chicago Triathlon

Paratriathlon races, and was therefore

able to provide support and volunteers

for the many parathletes from around the

world who competed in Elite and PC

Open races, while also educating the

community on the sport of Paratriathlon.

Throughout the weekend, the real stars

were the 19 dare2tri athletes who

competed.

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Notable finishes included:

• Mary Kate Callahan (PT1), 1st • Diana Helt (PT1), 2nd • Hailey Danisewicz (PT2), 1st • Melissa Stockwell (PT2), 2nd • Grace Norman (PT4), 2nd

Dare2tri and its athletes received some

much deserved media attention. The

articles and television segments can be

viewed on the dare2tri website in the

news section of the media tab. Pictures

from the weekend can also be viewed in

the photo section of the media tab.

The ITU World Triathlon Grand Finale

will be coming back to the Windy City

September 15-20, 2015.

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“A hometown race meant

the luxury of sleeping in

my own bed on race eve,

and taking advantage of

all the local support. The

7.5-lap bike and 3-lap run

meant that I got to soak

up all sorts of support from

my coach and my

dare2tri friends who were

on course. Chicago is truly

a perfect city for triathlons,

and I always love the

chance to race in this

gorgeous city. Finishing first

in my category was just

the cherry on top of a

fantastic weekend.”

-Hailey Danisewicz

Dare2tri Elite Team Member

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Dare2tri Elite Team Season Wrap Up “I think one of the reasons it took me

20 years to get involved with

adaptive sports is that it meant

admitting to myself that I have a

disability. Growing up, I never

wanted to be treated differently or

limited by anyone. Dare2tri has

taught me that by not participating

in adaptive sports, I was the one

limiting myself from reaching my full

potential as an athlete. Thanks to

dare2tri, I have accomplished goals

that two years ago I never would

have dreamed of having.”

-Kendall Gretsch

2014 ITU World Champion (TRI1),

Dare2tri Elite Team Member

Members on the 2014 Elite Team roster – the largest in dare2tri history.

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4 World and National Champion gold medalists.

27 ITU appearances in the 2014 season.

5 Injured war veterans on the 2014 Elite Team.

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Thank you to each of the 17 Dare2tri Elite Team athletes who helped make the 2014 season a successful, memorable, and inspiring one!

Dare2tri is proud of the Elite Team for living out the mission of positively impacting the lives of athletes with physical disabilities or visual impairments by making the most of opportunities to develop their skills in the sport of Paratriathlon while inspiring the community at large.

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Several athletes experienced personal bests, top-performances, and even earned national and world championship titles during the 2014 season.

The 2014 Elite Team also served as ambassadors of dare2tri throughout the season by not only competing, but by also participating and volunteering to make dare2tri events and camps successful for others.

The 2014 Elite Team has truly inspired many this season!

2014 Dare2tri Elite Team

The Dare2tri Elite Team competed

in several national and

international races this season,

including some in its own

backyard.

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Triathlon Pan American Championships– Dallas, Texas

• Kendall Gretsch (PT1 women), 1st • Mary Kate Callahan (PT1

women), 2nd • Diana Helt (PT1 women), 3rd • Hailey Danisewicz (PT2 women),

1st • Brian Norberg (PT2 men), 4th

Chicago Triathlon – Chicago, Illinois

• Kendall Gretsch (PT1 women), 1st • Brian Norberg (PT2 men), 1st • Levi Kane (PT2 men), 2nd • McKayla Hanson (PT1 women),

3rd

ITU World Triathlon Series – Besancon, France

• Diana Helt (PT1 women), 2nd

ITU World Triathlon Series – Yokohama, Japan

• Mary Kate Callahan (PT1 women), 2nd

• Howie Sanborn (PT1 men), 7th

2014 Dare2tri Elite Team Race Results

2014 Team USA ITU World

Championships Magog, Canada

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ITU World Triathlon Series – Chicago, Illinois

• Mary Kate Callahan (PT1 women), 1st

• Diana Helt (PT1 women), 2nd • Hailey Danisewicz (PT2

women), 1st • Melissa Stockwell (PT2

women), 2nd • Grace Norman (PT4 women),

2nd • Howie Sanborn (PT1 men),

5th • Brian Norberg (PT2 men), 5th • Mike Wong (PT3 men), 4th • Israel Antonio (PT5 men), 8th

ITU World Triathlon Series – Magog, Canada

• Kendall Gretsch (PT1 women), 1st

• Mary Kate Callahan (PT1 women), 2nd

• Diana Helt (PT1 women), 3rd • Grace Norman (PT4 women),

1st

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ITU Paratriathlon World Championships – Edmonton, Canada

• Kendall Gretsch (PT1 women), 1st

• Mary Kate Callahan (PT1 women), 4th

• Diana Helt (PT1 women), 5th • Hailey Danisewicz (PT2

women), 2nd • Grace Norman (PT4 women),

4th • Brian Norberg (PT2 men),

10th

USAT Paratriathlon National Championships – Tempe, Arizona

• Kendall Gretsch (PT1 women), 1st

• Mary Kate Callahan (PT1 women), 2nd

• McKayla Hanson (PT1 women), 3rd

• Grace Norman (PT4 women), 1st

• Howie Sanborn (PT1 men), 2nd

• Brian Norberg (PT2 men), 2nd • Levi Kane (PT2 men), 3rd • Mike Wong (PT3 men), 1st

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Thank You to the 2014 Dare2tri Sponsors, Partners!

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2/14: Play for All Day; Chicago, IL

2/28: One-Day Multisport Clinic; Highland Park, IL

4/25: Pioneer Sprint Triathlon; Springfield, IL

5/21: Outdoor Practice Begins; Chicago, IL

5/29-31: Paratriathlon Training Camp; Pleasant Prairie, WI

6/6: Injured Veterans Clinic; Hammond, IN

6/7: Leon’s Triathlon; Hammond, IN

6/16: Open Water Swim Practice Begins; Chicago, IL

6/21: Pleasant Prairie Triathlon; Pleasant Prairie, WI

7/21-22: Kids Paratriathlon Training Camp; Chicago, IL

7/25-26: Wauconda Triathlon; Wauconda, IL

8/1: Youth & Junior Nationals; West Chester, OH

8/15-16: Mideast Regional Championships; Detroit, MI

8/29-30: Chicago Triathlon; Chicago, IL

9/15-20: ITU Championships Grand Final; Chicago, IL

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