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2011 Ironman Wisconsin Recap

Twenty-four OptumHealth Performance athletes completed the 2011 Ironman Wisconsin, highlighted by strong performances from Lydia Novotny, James "Scot" Wickhem, Adam Mohr and Greta Simpson. The long training hours spent by all the OHP athletes in the water, on the bike and on foot paid off with fine performances in adverse – hot! – conditions, which saw a total of 2244 competitors (of 2449 starters) complete the course. Congratulations to all the athletes for their perseverance including brothers Kevin and Todd Ciresi who started out together, were separated on the swim course but ended up together on the run for10 miles until big brother Kevin pulled ahead to the finish. And special mention to newbie Steve Banks who overcame health obstacles to achieve his dream of completing his first Ironman. Is an Ironman in your future? Whatever your goal, we can help make it happen.

Finisher's times:

Adam Mohr 11:24:42 56th men age 30-34, 213th overall men
James "Scot" Wickhem 11:25:52 38th men age 40-44, 221st overall men
Lydia Novotny 11:48:09 15th women age 25-29, 52nd overall women
Nick Essma 11:49:50
Graeme Webster 12:00:37
Jared Smith 12:11:09
Kirk Crabb 12:12:40
Greta Simpson 12:19:11 95th women age 30-34, 369th overall women
Edward Gadient 12:26:54
Kevin Ciresi 12:35:29
Todd Ciresi 12:58:11
Alex Rasmussen 13:19:18
Cindy Myhre 13:42:24
Debbie Heard 13:43:01
Karlene Griggs 13:45:05
Madonna Lindgren 13:47:04
Travis Brasseur 13:56:17
Dustin Warner 14:01:30
Don Henderson 14:18:42
John Deuhs 14:27:59
Angie Murphy 14:38:36
Nicole Apelt 14:51:19
Robert Ball 15:59:58
Stephen Banks 16:48:16
Amy Bauch DNF
Devon Palmer DNF

For informational purposes only. You should consult an appropriate health care professional to discuss whether the information herein is right for you.

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