More than 300 athletes, from 16 to 71-years-young, participated in this Saturday’s 10th annual Big Lick Triathlon, benefiting the YMCA of Roanoke Valley’s Partners program. Competitors traveled from 14 states for the event, including California and Texas. The triathlon, held at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, is an international distance event, including a 1,500-meter swim in Smith Mountain Lake, 40K bike ride and 10K run.
YMCA of Roanoke Valley executive director, Cal Johnson, said, “It’s the 170 volunteers that upheld our tradition of having a first class event, providing the best possible experience in the safest environment.”
John Dewey, 36, of Greensboro, NC won the triathlon with a time of 2:05:13. Female first place winner was Katie Steadman, 30, of Winchester, VA, crossing the finish line at 2:25:41.
