Lake Havasu Arizona Triathlon Draws Competitors From 35 States

1. Lake Havasu Arizona Triathlon
Draws Competitors From 35
States
By: Kitty Doupe

2. Lake Havasu Arizona Triathlon Draws Competitors
From 35 States
A 19-year veteran of the U. S. Armed Forces, Kitty Doupe is an experienced emergency medical
technician and team supervisor. Also an athlete, Kitty Doupe has competed in many races,
including the Lake Havasu Triathlon in western Arizona.

3. Lake Havasu Arizona Triathlon Draws Competitors
From 35 States
Held during spring break, the Olympic-distance triathlon consists of swimming, biking, and running
events at distances of 1500 meters, 40 kilometers, and 10 kilometers, respectively. It also features
sprint-style race with distances of 500 meters (swim), 10 miles (bike), and four kilometers (run).

4. Lake Havasu Arizona Triathlon Draws Competitors
From 35 States
The top three overall finishers in the Olympic and sprint categories receive awards. In addition, the
top three finishers in each age group are honored.

5. Lake Havasu Arizona Triathlon Draws Competitors
From 35 States
Originally an Army Air Corps rest facility during World War II, the Lake Havasu area now features
many other attractions. The most famous destination is London Bridge, which was purchased from
its home city and shipped in pieces to America at a total cost of $9.5 million.

6. Lake Havasu Arizona Triathlon Draws Competitors
From 35 States
Lake Havasu City has been featured twice on MTV’s Spring Break programming. Other events
include the Chilln-n-Swilln Beer Festival, the International World Jet Ski Final Races, Havasu 95
Speedway races, and several fishing tournaments.