Athletes swam in Houston’s largest private recreational lake, raced throughout community
CYPRESS, TEXAS (September 12, 2013) – Thousands of athletes and spectators recently flocked to Towne Lake, Caldwell Companies’ northwest Houston community connected by water, for the Houston Towne Lake Triathlon. The annual event, presented by Onurmark Productions, featured both Olympic- and sprint-distance courses set throughout Towne Lake, in addition to a junior triathlon for athletes ages 6-15.
Athletes participating in Onurmark’s Giving Challenge for this event raised $24,253 for three nonprofit organizations. More than $132,000 has been raised for dozens of charities since the program’s inception in 2012.
“It’s great to see the Towne Lake community come out and cheer for these dedicated triathletes throughout the course and at the finish line,” said Kent Puckett, vice president of operations, developments of Caldwell Cos. “This event is a unique way to showcase Towne Lake, allowing people to experience first hand our beautiful community and its amenities.”
Congratulations to Michelle Leblanc and Austin Parker, the first place female and male for the Olympic-distance race. Leblanc finished the Olympic-distance course with a time of 2:06:38.7. Parker crossed the finish line with a time of 2:02:54.3. First place finishers in the sprint-distance race were Emily and Lars Finanger. Emily led the females with a time of 1:02:51.2, and Lars’ official time was 54:35.8.
Todd Spoth Photography
Todd Spoth Photography
For more information about Towne Lake, call 281-256-2772. To see complete race results, visit NoLimitsTiming.com. Towne Lake would like to thank the Berry Center, Lone Star College and Kroger for their partnership and help in making the triathlon a success.
