More Than 5,500 Athletes Hit the Start Line at Life Time Chicago Triathlon

August 30, 2021

Susan Fanning and Brett Collins score wins in International distance race to cap off weekend featuring competitors ranging in ages from 7-88 taking part in weekend race festivities

CHICAGO – The waterways and streets of The Windy City welcomed more than 5,500 triathletes this weekend, as the Life Time Chicago Triathlon made its return following a one-year hiatus. Athletes from 47 states and five countries took to the starting line in five separate races, which kicked off Saturday morning with the junior and senior races that comprise the Kids Tri Chicago event, as well as the SuperSprint distance of the triathlon. The action-packed Sprint and International distances were held Sunday, commencing with the swim start in the Chicago Harbor and finishing within Grant Park on S. Columbus Drive.

Top three finishers – Women’s Overall International Division

• Susan Fanning (Chicago, Ill.) – 2:21:18
• Kelly Dippold (Irvine, Calif.) – 2:28:16
• Janet Katz (Northbrook, Ill.) – 2:28:45

“I’m just glad to be able to race again,” said Fanning. “I’m glad our city was able to make this happen, and the organizers were great. My favorite part of the course is going under lower Wacker Drive – I think that appeals to a lot of people and is a really unique experience.”

Top three finishers – Men’s Overall International Division

• Brett Collins (La Grange, Ill.) – 1:59:57
• Jordan Bailey (Ogden Dunes, Ind.) – 2:03:14
• Malachi Henry (Columbus, Ind.) – 2:03:41

Of the more than 5,500 athletes, 2,738 were Chicagoans and 5,490 were from the state of Illinois. The oldest athlete across the entire weekend’s programming of events was 88, the youngest athlete was seven.

For complete results on the Life Time Chicago Triathlon, visit www.chicagotriathlon.com. For more information about Life Time athletic events, visit www.lifetime.life/athleticevents.  Follow the Life Time Chicago Triathlon on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Life Time owns and operates eleven premium lifestyle athletic resorts throughout greater Chicagoland and is set to open its newest location downtown at One Chicago in 2022.

About The Life Time Chicago Triathlon:

The Life Time Chicago Triathlon is owned and produced by Life Time, the premier healthy lifestyle brand. It is among more than 30 premier athletic events owned by the Company, including the Verizon New York City Triathlon, Leadville Race Series, Garmin UNBOUND Gravel and Life Time Miami Marathon.

 About Life Time^®, Inc.

Now nearing its 30^th anniversary, Life Time is a wellness pioneer reshaping the way consumers approach their health by integrating where we move, work, live and play – digitally and physically – all with the primary objective of delivering the best experiences and programs in the best places by the best people and performers—inspiring healthier, happier lives. With more than 150 destinations in 41 major markets across the U.S. and Canada, Life Time operates luxury athletic resorts, owns and produces iconic athletic events and is expanding its brand though Life Time Work premium coworking spaces and Life Time Living high-end leased residences. For more information visit lifetime.life.

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