Javier Méndez, 6, was excited when he got his USA Triathlon membership card in the mail. He had fun at his first triathlon last year, and is looking forward to his first IronKids event.
Elena Mesalic, 7, finished her second triathlon at the St. George Triathlon in St. George, Utah, on May 19. She was the winner of her age group and she likes to run fast.
Alex Bond, 8, participated in his very first triathlon on May 19 at the 2012 Youth Tri- athlon held at FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness in Pinehurst, N.C. Almost 200 kids ages 4-12 took part in the race. (Photo by Lisa Bond)
Twenty triathletes from the Mini Cow Tri Club raced at the TRI-TO “WIN- THE-FIGHT” Frederick Kids Triathlon in Frederick, Md., on May 26. Some kids were racing in their very first triathlon. The Mini Cow Tri Club roster has dou- bled since 2011 and there were three times as many Mini Cow Tri Club athletes racing at this event from last year. (Photo by Brian Lausch photography)
Share your race photos or triathlon stories or drawings! Email them to
communications@usatriathlon.org with USA Triathlon Kids as the subject.
What do you think will be the best part of the London Olympic Games?
“I think it’s going to be the triathlon! How old do I have to be to go to the Olympics?” —Logan Holstien, 7, Richmond, Texas
“I was in San Diego and cheering so hard for Laura Bennett, and was excited when she made it on our Olympic team! I am excited to cheer for her and our team when they race in London and to see their faces when they finish.” — Maya Baker, 8, Tucson, Ariz.
“I think the best part will be the swimming events. I want to see what happens when Michael Phelps swims and tries to beat his records. I’d also be excited if I made it to the Olympics for triath- lon once I am old enough. I want to see the triathlon events and watch them go real fast.” —Jack Bonilla, 10, Austin, Texas
the next BIG question...
How do you prepare for a triathlon or other multisport event (like duathlon or aquathlon)?
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Answer the big question! Send your responses in 40 words or fewer to
communications@usatriathlon.org with Youth Big Question as the subject, and your answer may appear in the summer issue of USA Triathlon Kids.
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