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THE SCOOP I
The Chicago Distance Classic 20K was won by Kenyan Daniel Cheruiyot and South African Theresa Du Tuit. The redesigned course had lots of turns, but 3,074 people made it to the finish line. For full coverage and our photo gallery click here.

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THE SCOOP II
In the second annual "Battle of the Sexes" at the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon in Minneapolis on Saturday, Barb Lindquist of Victor, ID took home the top prize money of $250,000, the largest payout ever in any triathlon. In the event where the pro women were given a head start of 9 minutes, 41 seconds over the men, Lindquist came in 43 seconds ahead of England's Simon Whit- field. Lindquist completed the .75-mile swim, 21.3-mile bike ride and 4.7-mile run in 1 hour, 35 minutes, 52 seconds. Whitfield was the men's Olympic gold medalist at Sydney in 2000. For more details:click here.

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THE NEWS
The Arlington Classic Criterium's main events, the Category 1-2-3 races for women and men, produced some exciting moments. For more: click here

Also, check out our photo gallery from last Thursday's rain-shortened State Sprint Championships at Northbrook's Ed Rudolph Velodrome at:
www.chicagoaa.com/features/statesprintsvelodrome03photos.html

The Chicago Triathlon Club is in the lead in the Mideast Regional Club Race Series. Chicago Tri has 98 points, three ahead of the Ann Arbor (MI) Tri- athlon Club and four ahead of northwest suburban Multisport Madness. Chicago Triathlon Club won the MERCRS Trophy last year. Will they repeat?

Organizers of the Red Zone Duathlon in Woodstock on Sept. 28 have announced that the event has been cancelled. It was part of the new Summer Tri Series. For information: click here.

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THE RESULTS
Last weekend was another busy one throughout the Chicago area. See how your buddy did, or just surf through the local race results by visiting our searchable race results.

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THE WEEKEND AHEAD
Here we go again! This weekend is overflowing with top picks. Highlights include the Elvis is Alive 5K in Lincoln Park (Saturday night), the State Street Mile in Rockford (Saturday night), the Winfield Criterium (Saturday and Sunday), the Lake Zurich and TYR Triathlons (Sunday) and the Chicago River Flatwater Classic & Bicycle Escapade (Sunday). New kid on the block is the debut NCH Foundation Half-Marathon at Arlington Park Racecourse. For all the events, go to:www.chicagoaa.com/calendar/smu.html

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WISH YOUR FRIENDS GOOD LUCK!
Here's another way to support your favorite marathoner! For $30, $20 or $15, you can write a message for your friends, loved one or even cheer on your favorite elite racer at The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. Your message will appear in the October issue of Chicago Athlete, which is the official program for the Marathon this year! DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO AUG. 12! Here's where to find out more by clicking here.

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THE ANSWER
Congratulations to Dave Petkovsek of Gurnee for being the first to answer last week's question, "How many velodromes are there within 60 miles of Chicago and where are they located?" The answers were Northbrook and Kenosha, WI. Dave will be receiving, at his request, an extra-large Chicago Athlete T-short! We'll be back with another question for you next week. . .

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THE CLOSER
If you're running The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, it's just about time to purchase the shoes you'll be running in on Oct. 12. if you buy them now, you will have time to break them in just right. See your local specialty store, and you'll receive quality service to help make your big day even more special.