Staff report
The fourth annual Nikiski Tri was held Saturday in Nikiski, featuring a 500-yard swim, 10.6-mile bike ride and 5-kilometer bike ride.
Jon Iannaccone took the overall and men’s race, crossing the line at 1 hour, 5 minutes, 14 seconds. Morgan Aldridge was second overall and the top women’s finisher at 1:09:11. The top time in the relay belonged to Erin Liesel and Rustin Hitchcock at 1:17:21. Also of note, Chase Laker, just 13, finished fourth overall at 1:11:45.
The event is put on by The Compass, which exists to help youth navigate the challenging teen years. Proceeds of the event go to help youth in the community. Sponsors are the North Peninsula Recreation Service Area, The Compass, Heather and Heather Screen Printing, Epperheimer Inc., Weaver Brothers Inc., Nikiski Fire Association, Boatright and Sons, M & M Market, Olde Goat Cafe, Nikiski Hardware and Little Blue Bird Creations.
4th annual Tri Nikiski
Teams — 1. Erin Liesel, Rustin Hitchcock, 1 hour, 17 minutes, 21 seconds; 2. Ryder Maguire, Bennett Martin, Leif Laker, 1:29:52; 3. Rena Kornstad, Kristy Craft, Jan Darch, 1:35:40; 4. Jon Douglas, Noah Douglas, Ryenne Douglas, 1:45:09.
Individuals — 1. Jon Iannaccone, 1:05:14; 2. Morgan Aldridge, 1:09:11; 3. Kristin Riall, 1:10:58: 4. Chase Laker, 1:11:45; 5. Jason Moore, 1:12:12; 6. Miles Jorgensen, 1:17:09; 7. Joe Nightingale, 1:18:27; 8. Sara Sjostrom, 1:23:17; 9. Kara Abel, 1:25:04; 10. Julie Laker, 1:25:11; 11. Jason Gilbert, 1:26:14; 12. Michael Lucas, 1:28:00; 13. Sean Goff, 1:30:47; 14. Nicholas Torres, 1:32:27; 15. Michaelle Maguire, 1:32:32; 16. Michael Bethune, 1:33:14; 17. Paul Nelson, 1:34:23; 18. Sheryl Nelson, 1:39:32; 19. Torres Tiera, 1:42:31; 20. Savannah Craft, 1:44:48; 21. Hadassah Knight, 1:49:02; 22. Kyla Besse, 1:50:02; 23. Dani Akana, 1:51:17; 24. Jaylee Brendel, 1:51:40; 25. Rachel Gilbert, 2:04:19; 26. Vanessa Perry, 2:17:49; 27. Kaitlyn Van Alstine, 2:20:44; 28. Judy Krier, 2:24:24.
