North American Ironman Champion Angela Naeth and Lucas Pozzetta Win 2016 Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon

Athletes from across Greater Boston, 31 states and seven countries  took the plunge into Boston Harbor on Sunday, July 31, 2016 as part of the 2016 Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon.  Outpacing thousands of competitors, Angela Naeth, the 2015 North American Ironman Champion took home the title of Top Female Triathlete with a time of 1:53:28. Lucas Pozzetta, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, captured the title of Top Male Triathlete with a time of 1:44:30 in the Olympic Distance event.

Behind Naeth, Kaitlin Anelauskas of Millis, MA. and Sonja Kent of West Boylston, MA, finished second and third, respectively.  Thomas Wetmore and Justin Keefe, both of Somerville, MA, placed second and third in the men’s race.  The top three finishers in each category shared a total prize purse of $3000.

The 8^th annual event took place at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Carson Beach in South Boston. The USAT-sanctioned event featured three races:  An Olympic distance competition, a Sprint distance race and the inaugural Kids Splash and Dash Fun Run.  Athletes swam at the DCR Carson Beach, cycled along DCR Day Boulevard, and ran through South Boston and along the waterfront of Pleasure Bay. Following the race, competitors celebrated with family and friends at the post-race awards ceremony and party, presented by Michelob Ultra.

This year was the first time the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon featured an Olympic distance race.  “The addition of the Olympic distance to the competition enabled us to attract athletes from across the country and the world, but Boston triathletes came out like never before!” said Michael O’Neil, Event Director and President of Boston Triathlon.  “Boston is a destination for top triathletes, such as Angela Naeth.  The race highlights the beauty of South Boston and presents a rare opportunity for athletes to race in this amazing city.”

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is the title partner of the Boston Triathlon. This partnership builds upon Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ global support for the sport of triathlon.  Columbia Threadneedle Investments is the Global Financial Services Partner of the International Triathlon Union World Triathlon Series, which hosts a series of events around the globe for elite and age group triathletes.

“Yesterday’s triathlon was an inspiring and successful event that we are proud to have sponsored. On behalf of Columbia Threadneedle Investments I offer my congratulations to the athletes who participated and my thanks to the many volunteers, spectators, city and state officials, and the race’s charitable partner Boston Medical Center who all made this event possible,” said Ted Truscott, CEO of Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a leading global asset management group that provides a broad range of investment strategies and solutions for individual, institutional and corporate clients around the world, was the title sponsor for the 2016 Boston Triathlon.  This partnership builds upon Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ global support for the sport of triathlon. Columbia Threadneedle Investments is the Global Financial Services Partner of the International Triathlon Union World Triathlon Series, which hosts a series of events around the globe for elite and age group triathletes. For more information, visit http://ift.tt/1UDv5Tl

Additional sponsors included Clif Bar, DRINKMaple, Michelob Ultra, Gatorade, Michael Phelps Skill Center, Social Boston Sports and the Boston Athletic Club. The event was produced in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Massachusetts State Police and the City of Boston.

The Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon was created to celebrate fitness and showcase the stunning South Boston waterfront. Athletes have come from around the globe, and up the street, for this unique and iconic sporting event. The race has hosted Olympians as well as first-timers, and strives to make a positive impact on the neighborhood through a strong community focus and charitable partnerships. For more information, visit bostontri.com

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