SPORTS News
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Three Marines Make Armed Forces Triathlon Team
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2006 Armed Forces Triathlon Three new Marines earn a spot on the U.S. Armed Forces Triathlon Team that will compete at the 2006 CISM Championship in Satenas, Sweden 5-10 July. Capt Tim Tapply, 1stLt Jessica Utter, and Sgt Jon Hooge will represent the United States Marine Corps and the United States at this year's CISM Championship. Tapply, a veteran All-Marine with the running and triathlon program, made his first Armed Forces team with a time of 1:53:21 in the 1500 meter swim, 40 K bike ride, and 10 K run. Rookie All-Marine Hooge was the first Marine to cross the finish line with a remarkable time of 1:48:56. Utter, was the first woman Marine to cross the finish line with a time of 2:08:46. In 2005, Utter made her debut to the All-Marine Triathlon team and All-Marine Ironman Team. In addition, Utter was nominated for the 2005 Marine Corps Female Athlete of the Year. Men 1st Navy 14:50:55 2nd USAF 15:01:54 3rd USMC 15:19:29 4th Army 15:28:20
Women 1st USAF 8:20:24 2nd Navy 8:40:57 3rd USMC 8:51:46 4th Army 8:57:46
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