The Columbia Triathlon

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Welcome to The Columbia Triathlon, TriColumbia's hallmark event and one of the most challenging and longest running triathlons in the USA.  Attracting world-class pros and amateurs from across the country and across the world, this widely acclaimed Olympic distance race had its beginnings in 1984 when 90 triathlon enthusiasts competed. 

In 2011, The Columbia Triathlon once again provided the triathlon community with an event to remember. The weather was beautiful, and set the stage for a record breaking race. Twenty two professional triathletes competed for the $30,000 prize purse,  including 2-time Ironman World Champion, Tim DeBoom.  2010 Columbia Triathlon Defending Champion, Andrew Yoder, took the title again, as he broke both the course and bike records, finishing with a time of 1:49:51. James Cunnama came in 2nd followed by Richie Cunningham.  

Local professional, Lindsey Jerdonek of Washington DC took the womens title, winning her first professional race. Jerdonek was followed closely by Jasmine Oenick, who finished in 2nd place and the 2010 Champion, Laurel Wassner rounded out third.  Local athlete, Suzy Serpico finished in 4th place among the women.

The 2011 Columbia Triathlon was the "Best of The U.S." qualifier event for the state of Maryland.

Share Your Personal Story?

Often participants become involved in multisport as a way to overcome an obstacle, cope with a loss, provide a role model, forward a cause, or as a way to change their lives for the better. Why did you become involved? Where do you find your strength to compete? Do you race for a cause? How has your participation in multisport events changed your life? If you would like to share your story and inspire others, please send us an email with your inspirational story. We want to hear from you!

Need Training Help?

Beginning January 29, 2012, The TriColumbia Freestyle Stroke Clinic will meet once a week for a 4 week series in which three important components to swimming most efficiently will be highlighted. This building block approach will emphasize breath control and breathing, body position and rotation, along with a strong and effective underwater pull. Space is limited.
 

Beginning March 4, 2012, The TriColumbia Boot Camp will be comprised of four group sessions with personalized attention by coaches focusing on swimming, biking cadence and gearing, running, transitions, nutrition and training plans. Space is limited.
 

TriColumbia will offer three Open Water Swim Clinics, May, June & July. Choose one or sign up for all three. Beginners group will introduce pool swimmers to open water swimming in order to prepare for your first triathlon or to gain comfort and confidence in open water swim events. This clinic will assist you to overcome your fears of open water swimming through establishing breath control and breathing drills to relax you in your swim.   

If you already have open water experience and would like to further develop open water technique and strategy, the intermediate group offers the opportunity to swim the course while enhancing strategy and technique.    The clinic will focus on breath control, buoy sighting and establishing a more efficient stroke for open water swimming. Space is limited.

Join TriColumbia Coaches for the TriColumbia Endurance Camp on May 6, 2012.  This clinic is for experienced triathletes who are looking for the opportunity to work with a select group of coaches who will focus on mental preparation, nutrition, race preparation, skill development, safety and all aspects of the key components of a triathlon (swimming, biking, running, transitioning).  Biking and running training sessions will take place on the EagleMan/ChesapeakeMan triathlon course, with swimming in the Choptank River.  Click HERE for more information and to register today.  Space is limited.

"The Columbia Triathlon is a 'short, tough race' that's a 'staple' in the race calendar."

    ~ Tim DeBoom, 2-time Ironman World Champion, 2002 Ironman 70.3 EagleMan Champion
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I return year after year to The Columbia Triathlon.  The course is both beautiful, and challenging, and the logistics are always excellent. Race Director, Robert Vigorito's enthusiasm permeates the event. From beginning to end, everyone involved takes great care of participants.
 
    ~ Jon, Age Group Athlete