13th Clear Lake Triathlon

Team Fairchild runs into Clear Lake for the start of the 13th annual Clear Lake Triathlon June 17, 2017, at Medical Lake, Washington. The triathlon was a sprint triathlon, which consisted of a 500 meter swim, 17.5 kilometer bike ride and a five kilometer run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)

13th Clear Lake Triathlon

1st Lt. Brooke McCroskey, 92nd Mission Support Group executive officer, enters the final stretch of the 2017 Clear Lake Triathlon June 17, 2017, at Medical Lake, Washington. Approximately 30 members of Team Fairchild participated in the 13th triathlon. The event was a sprint triathlon, which consisted of a 500 meter swim, 17.5 kilometer bike ride and a five kilometer run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)

13th Clear Lake Triathlon

1st Lt. Zachary Baumann, 92nd Force Support Squadron chief of readiness and plans, rides his bike 17.5 kilometers during the 13th annual Clear Lake Triathlon June 17, 2017, at Medical Lake, Washington. Approximately thirty members of Team Fairchild participated in the event. Competitors ranged from first timers to experienced tri-athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Campbell)

Clear Lake Triathlon 13 years running

Published June 21, 2017
By Senior Airman Sean Campbell
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Team Fairchild hosted the Clear Lake Triathlon June 17, for the 13th year in a row. The Clear Lake Triathlon was a sprint triathlon, which consisted of a 500 meter swim, 17.5 kilometer bike ride and a five kilometer run.

"We live in the backyard of a historic IRONMAN course," said 1st Lt. Zachary Baumann, 92nd Force Support Squadron chief of readiness and plans. "Therefore, there's a lot of crazy intimidating triathletes around town. The Clear Lake Triathlon is awesome because it's the perfect low-stress entry race for any ability. If there was any 'just for fun' triathlon in the area, it's this one. Everyone had a blast!"

Approximately 30 members of Team Fairchild participated in the triathlon, which ranged from first timers to experienced tri-athletes and consisted of active duty, Air National Guard, reserve and family members.

"The Clear Lake Triathlon was a blast with a great family vibe," said Master Sgt. Lance Hasz, 92nd FSS career assistance advisor. "I recommend it to anyone, regardless of ability. Just go out there and have fun."

The event was planned and organized by several members of the 92nd FSS.

Males Over 30
1st Place: Master Sgt. Caleb Guthimiller, 141st Civil Engineer Squadron (1:59:31)

Males Elite
1st Place: 1st Lt. Zachary Bauman, 92nd FSS (1:18:09)
2nd Place: Senior Master Sgt. Donald Belfils, 141st Air Refueling Wing (1:21:00)

Females Under 30
1st Place: Senior Airman Megan Shipley, 92nd OSS (2:14:09)

Females Over 30
1st Place: Rebecca Guthimiller, 92nd CES (1:59:31)
2nd Place: Meredith Tittsworth, 92nd Medical Group (2:40:57)

Female Elite
1st Place: Staff Sgt. Amanda Bergquist, 141st MDG (Time: 1:22:24)
2nd Place: Lt. Col. Yvonne Spencer, 92nd Mission Support Group (1:35:25)

Team Relay
1st Place: The Real McCoys (1:18:36)
2nd Place: 92nd FSS O's (1:23:05)
3rd Place: 92nd FSS E's (1:31:05)