Athletes Earn National Titles in Aquabike, Super-Sprint Triathlon & Super-Sprint Duathlon At 2024 Multisport National Championships Festival Presented By Mutual Of Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. — The first full day of multisport racing at the 2024 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival Presented by Mutual of Omaha kicked off on Thursday, June 6, at Lake Cunningham in Omaha, Nebraska. Age group athletes competed in the Super-Sprint Triathlon Time Trial National Championships, Super-Sprint Duathlon Time Trial National Championships and the Aquabike National Championships. 

The five-day event, which started on Wednesday with an open water swim competition, celebrates multisport’s diverse group of race formats. Athletes from all 50 states across the U.S. traveled to Omaha to compete for age group national titles in the following National Championships: 

• Draft-legal Triathlon National Championships 
• Duathlon (run-bike-run) National Championships (standard and draft-legal sprint distances) 
• Aquathlon (run-swim-run) National Championships 
• Aquabike (swim-bike) National Championships (standard distance) 
• Super Sprint Triathlon Time Trial National Championships 
• Super Sprint Duathlon Time Trial National Championships 
• Mixed Relay Triathlon & Duathlon National Championships 

Thursday’s racing action began with the Super-Sprint Duathlon Time Trial National Championships, as athletes started with a 1-kilometer run, then biked a 5k and finished with a second 1k run. The fast and furious race was won by duathlon expert and several-time-national champion Alex Arman (Boulder, Colo.) who finished in a time of 15 minutes, 46 seconds to capture the overall national title. Stephen Eles (Boulder, Colo.) finished second overall just 2 seconds behind, in 15:48, while Benjamin Drezek (Denton, Texas) earned the third overall podium spot in 16:05. 

Michelle Christine (Leesburg, Va.) won the overall women’s national title, clocking a time of 17:38. Dominique Stasulli (Boulder, Colo.) finished second on the overall podium, capturing the 30-34 age group national title with a time of 17:51. Steph Popelar (Elizabeth, Colo.) was third on the overall podium and won her age 55-59 age group. 

“The super-sprint distance is so fun and it’s a really tough challenge to go all-out on the short distance,” Popelar said. “This venue in Omaha is amazing and offers a really unique, scenic course. I’m looking forward to racing more this weekend.” 

The Super-Sprint Triathlon Time Trial National Championships followed, as athletes raced a 200m swim, 5k bike and 1.2k run course. Jenna Haufler (Mill Valley, Calif.) won the overall national title in a time of 17:59, followed by her Working Triathlete club teammate Alex Leandri (Madison, Tenn.) who finished in 18:30. 

Christine followed her national title in the Super-Sprint Duathlon Time Trial with a third-place overall finish in the Super-Sprint Triathlon Time Trial (18:43), winning her age 40-44 national title. 

Jackson Harrell (Novi, Mich.) won the overall national title, cruising to victory in 16:10 to give Working Triathlete another national title. He was joined on the overall podium by Alex Ranum (Boulder, Colo.), in 16:35 and Zachary Tucker, 17:34. 

Men’s 45-49 age group winner, Stefano Profumo (Santa Cruz, Calif.), shared a cool honor with his son: the title of age group national champion. The younger Profumo (Santa Cruz, Calif.), Alexander, won his 13-19 age group national title in the Super Sprint Duathlon National Championships. 

“That is really special to be able to share that with him,” Stefano Profumo said. “We’ve had an awesome time racing together and we’re excited for more racing this weekend.” 

The afternoon race sessions shined the spotlight on swim-bike enthusiasts in the Aquabike National Championships. Due to strong winds, the race was shortened to a 645m swim and 20k bike, which is about half of the standard distance.

Harrell won his second overall national title on the day, winning the Aquabike crown in 40:33, more than 1 minute ahead of his Working Triathlete teammate, Andrew Vanlandingham (Nashville, Tenn.) who finished second overall and won his age 40-44 national title. Mike Shaffer (Ventura, Calif.) was third on the overall podium in 42:45 and won his age 55-59 national title. 

Stephanie Oechsner (St. Peters, Mo.) defended her 2023 Aquabike National Championships overall title, powering on the bike to finish with a time of 42:41. 

“It went really well. I got out of the water fast and I got on the bike and crushed the hills,” said Oechsner who is racing the Aquathlon National Championships on Friday and the Draft-Legal Sprint Triathlon National Championships on Saturday. “I get a lot of wind practice where I live in the Midwest, so I felt that really helped make me more confident.”

Haufler was runner-up (45:52), winning her age 30-34 national title, while Elizabeth Vermann (Tucson, Ariz.) took third overall in 47:44. 

In addition to racing for age group national championships, athletes also raced to qualify to represent age group Team USA at 2025 World Triathlon Age Group World Championships. For more information about Team USA, comprised of the nation’s top amateur multisport athletes who represent the U.S. at World Triathlon Age Group World Championship events, visit usatriathlon.org/teamusa. 

With the opportunity to race multiple events over the four-day span, more than 100 athletes are attempting to race five or more events for the chance to earn the title of “Multisport Master.” Athletes crowned as Multisport Master will receive a special belt buckle and be honored at the final Awards Ceremony on Sunday evening. 

Multisport National Championships Schedule 

Friday, June 7 

Standard Duathlon National Championships: 9 a.m. 

Aquathlon National Championships: 3:30 p.m. 

Saturday, June 8 

Draft-Legal Sprint Duathlon National Championships: 7 a.m. 

Draft-Legal Sprint Triathlon National Championships: 12:35 p.m. 

RipRoar Omaha Youth Triathlon: 5:15 p.m. 

Sunday, June 9 

Triathlon Mixed Relay National Championships: 7 a.m. 

Duathlon Mixed Relay National Championships: 10:30 a.m. 

RESULTS

2024 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival Presented by Mutual of Omaha

Complete results

Super Sprint Duathlon Time Trial National Championships

Men’s Overall Alex Arman, 15:46

Women’s Overall Michelle Christine, 17:38

Clydesdale Overall Eric Michel, 18:57

Athena Overall Lauren Jensen, 23:37

Clydesdale 39 and younger, Royston Connors, 26:02

Athena 39 and younger, Lauren Jensen, 23:37

Clydesdale 40-59, Eric Michel, 18:57

Athena 40-54, Katharine Posner, 25:53

Clydesdale 60+ Mike Savage, 21:28

Athena 55+ Leslie Battle, 25:02

ATD3 Overall Caleb Prewitt, 34:30

M13-19 Alexander Profumo, 17:34

F13-19 Shreya Mohan, 23:33

M20-24 Gabe Anderson, 19:24

M25-29 Boston Small, 16:09

F25-29 CJ Cunningham, 23:49

M30-34 Bradley Siefker, 17:53

F30-34 Dominique Stasulli, 17:51

M35-39 Alex Arman, 15:46

F35-39 Tiffany Caponi, 19:14

M40-44 Mike Mason, 16:53

F40-44 Michelle Christine, 17:38

M45-49 Stephen Eles, 15:48

F45-49 Kimberly Wikel, 18:39

M50-54 Toby Dogwiler, 16:11

F50-54 Celia Dubey, 19:51

M55-59 Joe Hegge, 16:35

F55-59 Steph Popelar, 18:23

M60-64 Daryl Chester, 18:21

F60-64 Karen Cummins, 20:08

M65-69 Les Shibata, 20:05

F65-69 T. Disabato-Aust, 21:34

M70-74 Karl Barksdale, 19:36

F70-74 Ruth King, 26:07

M75-79 Vincent Aloyo, 23:54

F75-79 Andrea McCarter, 29:53

M80-84 Bill Arnerich, 24:39

M85+ Lockett Wood, 27:22

Super Sprint Triathlon Time Trial National Championships

Men’s Overall Jackson Harrell, 16:10

Women’s Overall Jenna Haufler, 17:59

Clydesdale Overall Eric Michel, 20:38

Athena Overall Lauren Jensen, 23:21

Clydesdale 39 and younger, Royston Connors, 43:23

Athena 39 and younger Lauren Jensen, 23:21

Clydesdale 40-59: Eric Michel, 20:38

Athena 40-54 Katharine Posner, 25:53

Clydesdale 60+ Mike Savage, 24:08

Athena 55+ Caroline Faure, 25:46

ATD1 Trent Fielder, 38:22

M ATD2 James Lustre, 41:15

F ATD2 Victoria Decker, 53:03

M ATD3 Caleb Prewitt, 40:01

F ATD3 Kendall Leininger, 26:41

M13-19 Hunter Dorrill, 19:32

F13-19 Dylan Volk, 19:45

M20-24 Jackson Harrell, 16:10

F20-24 Lulu Ehinger, 19:17

M25-29 Isaac Werner, 25:14

F25-29 Elizabeth Ordeman, 18:49

M30-34 Alex Ranum, 16:35

F30-34 Jenna Haufler, 17:59

M35-39 Zachary Tucker, 17:34

F35-39 Stephanie Oechsner, 19:12

M40-44 Michael Phinney, 17:37

F40-44 Michelle Christine, 18:43

M45-49 Stefano Profumo, 18:25

F45-49 Kimberly Wikel, 19:52

M50-54 Kirk Framke, 18:13

F50-54 Jennifer Harrison, 20:38

M55-59 G. Zgliczynski, 18:16

F55-59 Steph Popelar, 19:16

M60-64 Bobby Gonzales, 19:36

F60-64 Kelly Dippold, 20:19

M65-69 Ron Gierut, 20:15

F65-69 K. Chequer-Pfieffer, 23:06

M70-74 Rick Kozlowski, 20:51

F70-74 Fran Trees, 27:22

M75-79 Raymond Tomkins, 28:31

F75-79 Ruth Hamilton, 30:47

M80-84 Bill Arnerich, 31:23

F80-84 Lois Leon, 38:02

M85+ K. Fleischhacker, 32:37

F85+ Luise Easton, 47:38

Aquabike National Championships

Men’s Overall Jackson Harrell, 40:33

Women’s Overall Stephanie Oechsner, 42:41

Clydesdale Overall Lance Fargo, 46:23

Athena Overall Rozanne Larsen, 53:46

Clydesdale 39 and younger Brett Winkelman, 48:04

Athena 39 and younger: Rozanne Larsen, 53:46

Clydesdale 40-59 Lance Fargo, 46:23

Athena 40-54 Erin Byrge 58:24

Clydesdale 60+ Chris Jones, 1:03:56

Athena 55+ Irena Praitis, 58:08

ATD1 Trent Fielder, 2:05:45

ATD3 Paul Sharman, 56:12

M13-19 Alexander Profumo, 56:29

M20-24 Jackson Harrell, 40:33

F20-24 Jordyn Bloode, 51:11

M25-29 Jack Brownlee, 43:57

F25-29 Kaylie Noll, 54:23

M30-34 Bradley Siefker, 46:08

F30-34 Jenna Haufler, 45:52

M35-39 Phillip Young, 44:46

F35-39 Stephanie Oechsner, 42:41

M40-44 A. Vanlandingham, 42:05

F40-44 Kristin Kurokawa, 48:34

M45-49 Stefano Profumo, 45:09

F45-49 Sarah Randolph, 49:18

M50-54 Ramses Rodriguez, 43:43

F50-54 Jennifer Hoban, 55:17

M55-59 Mike Shaffer, 42:45

F55-59 Margot Swartz, 51:43

M60-64 Tim Sheeper, 44:26

F60-64 Kelly Dipplod, 48:55

M65-69 Neal McLaughlin, 48:28

F65-69 Denise Brown, 53:03

M70-74 Rick Kozlowski, 48:01

F70-74 Maggie Riley-Hagan, 1:00:46

M75-79 Rob Watson, 57:38

F75-79 Ruth Hamilton, 1:12:53

M80-84 Larry Nelson, 1:06:09

F85+ Luise Easton, 1:53:06

Open Water Swim 

750m

(Wednesday, June 5)

Overall Male Garrett Gehringer, 08:59

Overall Female Stephanie Oechsner, 09:37

M13-39: Garrett Gehringer, 08:59

F13-29: Stephanie Oechsner, 09:37

M40-59: Ramses Rodriguez, 09:12

F40-59: Susan Smith, 10:22

M60+: John Myers, 10:01

F60+: Kelly Dippold, 10:01

M-ATD2 Overall James Lustre, 13:30

F-ATD2 Overall Vicotria Decker, 26:39

M-ATD3 Overall Caleb Prewitt, 23:11

F-ATD3 Overall Kendall Leininger, 13:02

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