Tri-Community Tri rises again – The Gila Herald [Video]

By Jon Johnson

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PIMA – The Sprint Triathlon favored by serious athletes, weekend warriors, and fit families alike, arose from obscurity to once again grace the streets of Pima.

The 14th annual Tri-Community Tri was held in Pima on Saturday morning. The event was the last scheduled use for the Pima Pool before its resurfacing.

The race is a family-oriented fun event geared toward physical fitness. This year’s event included the youngest participant at just 2 years of age and the oldest 75.  

Race directors Brian and Angela Paull took over the event from race originator Chérla Ramsey in 2016 after Ramsey moved to the Phoenix area. The volunteer-run, family-friendly event is a non-profit 501c3, and proceeds are donated toward a fitness-related purpose in the community. The event wasn’t held last year but has been brought back this year due to community demand, and several competitors came from outside of the area, with …