Completed
Most of you are familiar with the
Ironman which just completed at
the end of July. It is one of the top
ten Ironman competitions
according to Ironman staff. This
year, there were 2,600 slots
opened, and nearly all were filled.
On race day, approximately 2,100
were present to begin the swim.
The winner completed the
extensive course in four hours, one
minute and some change. Eric
Engel from Madison Wisconsin
won, he was in the male age 30-34
category.
As most of you also know, his win
was overshadowed by the fatal
accident on Rt. 23 just north of the
Delaware Park entrance, where 44
year old Kristen Oswald of
Royersford, PA died after swerving
into a lane of motor vehicle traffic.
Ironman staff, and all amateur
radio operators reacted
professionally and assisted in
locating the victim’s husband (also a
competitor). Kudo’s to Delaware
and Marion ARES members.