Seven compete in IronKids Alpharetta

Seven Darlington students competed in IronKids Alpharetta on Sunday with four qualifying for IronKids Nationals. IronKids events are the largest youth triathlons in the country.

"I think hosting the Tri for the Kids youth triathlon at Darlington each spring has allowed us to build a following within our community for the sport of triathlon," said Beth Smith ('87), pre-K teacher and founder of Tri for the Kids. "I am proud to see students at Darlington embracing the sport. It is great to know that we have achieved our initial goal of getting kids to think outside the box, get off the couch, go outside and do something they never thought could be possible."

Below are the results of the Darlington students:
Will Bagby - 63/131, 2nd grade
Clayton Bennett - 4/72, 7th grade, qualified for Nationals
Kennan Milford - 5/92, 4th grade, qualfied for Nationals
Anne Scott Smith - 13/79, 4th grade
Avery Smith - 22/42, 7th grade
Jane Tullis - 1/93, 5th grade, qualified for Nationals
Sam Tullis - 3/131, 2nd grade, qualified for Nationals

IronKids Alpharetta was open to children ages 6-15. Contestants compete in age-appropriate distances with an emphasis on fitness, fun and safety. Ages 6-8 swam 50 yards, biked 2 miles and ran 500 yards. Ages 9-11 swam 150 yards, biked 4 miles and ran 1 mile. Ages 12-15 swam 300 yards, biked 8 miles and ran 2 miles. Every participant received an "IronKids Finisher" T-shirt, a K-Swiss goodie bag, a K-dot finisher medal and the pride of calling themselves an IronKid.

IronKids is sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, wr triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit www.usatriathlon.org.