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The Grand Columbian Iron Distance Triathlon
09.15.2007

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The Grand Columbian Triathlon is committed to creating the very best "athlete focused" triathlon in the Northwest, offering...

* An exceptional venue: the engineering marvel of Grand Coulee Dam, exceptional bike course on the wide open mesa,† the geologic wonders and vistas of Eastern Washington, run along the awe-inspiring Columbia River
* Exceptional water quality, challenging bike, forgiving run.
* USAT PNW Regional Ultra (Iron) and Half Iron Distance Championships -- Top 15 USAT members in each age group qualify for 2006 ITU World's (see awards for details)
* A celebration of the unique community and the Native American heritage of this high desert area in north central Washington
* Community-wide enthusiasm and support embracing the athlete.
* USA Triathlon sanctioned event
* Local organizations providing pre-race pasta feed, exceptional post race food including an array of local in season fruits and Native American style salmon, and a next-day pancake breakfast.
* Unique "Iron Partnership" awards for married couples completing iron/iron or iron/half distances
* TriBC and Alberta Tri Membership honored
* Great athletes' goodies including technical t-shirt
* Steve King "The Voice of Ironman Canada" race announcer

E-mail: info@thegrandcolumbian.com

Grand Coulee Dam
, WA
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Last Updated: Fri Jan 12 2007