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<p>DRUMS &#8212; For much of the weekend, it looked like the competitors in the inaugural Strive Olympic Triathlon would be dealing with more water than just what&#8217;s in the Lake of the Four Seasons at Beech Mountain Lakes.</p><p>But after Saturday&#8217;s torrential downpours, predicted showers never materialized on Sunday, allowing for some fast times.</p><p>Kiley Austin-Young, of Drums, took overall honors, finishing the 1,500-meter swim, 22.5-mile bike ride and 6.2-mile run in 2 hours and 21.9 seconds. The 30-year-old finished over seven minutes in front of the second-place finisher, Sean Robbins.</p><p>Robbins, a 47-year-old from Dallas and a fixture on the region&#8217;s triathlon scene, finished in 2:07:49.1 Third place went to Alex Saba, 25 of Mountain Top, who finished in 2:09:12.8.</p><p>The women&#8217;s division winner won by an even bigger margin.</p><p>Jessica Chong, a 31-year-old from Allentown, was the first female finisher in a time of 2:08:59.1. She finished third overall, just a little over 1:10 behind Robbins.</p><p>Kelly Ciravolo, a 37-year-old from Shavertown and another fixture on the region&#8217;s triathlon and running scene, finished second in 2:21:19.5. Charlene Aquilina, a 36-year-old from Wyoming, finished third in 2:27:36.9.</p><p>Race director Dave Bass was happy with the first edition of the race, which had approximately 125 competitors.</p><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m really pleased with how the first Strive Olympic Triathlon went off (Sunday) and how well it was received by both the athletes and the community,&#8221; Bass said.</p><p>Bass pointed out that the condition of the roads in Butler Township, which the bike portion of the event ran through, led to excellent times. He was also quick to thank the volunteers at the event and promised that the race will return in 2017.</p><p>The team competition was won by Hazy Crazy in 2:14:15.2.</p><p><strong>Notes</strong></p><p>Times Leader news editor Joe Soprano finished his second-ever triathlon in 3:34:18.4</p><p><strong>STRIVE OLYMPIC TRIATHLON</strong></p><p><strong>Results</strong></p><p><strong>Top Males:</strong> 1. Kiley Autin-Young, Drums, 2:00:21.9; 2. Sean Robbins, Dallas, 2:07.49.1; 3. Alex Saba, Mountain Top, 2:09:12.8.</p><p><strong>Top Females:</strong> 1. Jessica Chong, Allentown, 2:08:59.9; 2. Kelly Ciravolo, Shavertown, 2:21:19.5; 3. Charlene Aquilina, Wyoming, 2:27:36.9.</p><p><strong>Age Group Winners</strong></p><p><strong>Male: </strong>19 and under: 1. Ben Fickes, Newark, 2:34:26.3; 2. Gabriel Castano, Allentown, 2:41:54.6. 20-24: 1. Timmy Samec, Drums, 2:1658.0. 25-29: 1. Scott Skammer, Dallas, 2:32: 10.4; 2. Tyler Welsh, Lewisburg, 43:47. 30-34: 1. David Sedelnick, New York, 2:22:08.8; 2. Daryl Good, Bethel, 2:26:57.9. 35-39: 1. Shawn Loper, Bel Air, 2:11:26.8; 2. Jeremiah Atkinson, Tioga, 2:38:17.1. 40-44: 1. Andy Morgan, Clarks Summit, 2:16:47.6; 2. Joel Allen, Gilbertsville, 2:22:35.6. 45-49: 1. Kenny Quigley, 2:09:29.8; 2. Marc Silberman, Gillette, 2:!2:04.3. 50-54: 1. John Mcgurk, Dallas, 2:20:23.4; 2. Mike Rohl, Mansfield, 2:26:05.0. 55-59: 1. John Schultz, Dunmore, 3:04:02.1; 2. John Mull, Hummelstown, 3:18:21.8; 60-64: 1. Woody Haydt, 2:43:12.4; 2. Dave Grilz, Wilkes-Barre, 2:49:36.3. 65-69: 1. James Sweeney, Plainview, 3:01:05.0; 2. Dennis Knowlton, 3:14:04.1.</p><p><strong>Female</strong>: 20-24: 1. Traci Tempone, Lancaster, 2:43:48.2; 2. 30-34: 1. Beth Coleman, Levittown, 2:57:38.2; 2. Jill Knecht, Mountain Top, 2:57.55.9. 35-39: 1. Kelly Admashick, Dallas, 2:28:36.3; 2. Sarah Leskowsky, 2:42:28.1. 40-44: 1. Jessica Chesman, Dallas, 2:32:33.1; 2. Jennifer Reis, Binghamton, New York, 2:41:32.6. 45-49: 1. Ann Zoranski, Swoyersville, 2:37:15.3; 2. Carey Zapusek, Wapwallopen, 3:01:03.6. 50-54: 1. Irene Cobb, Nicholson, 2:44:14. 55-59: 1. Michelle Sweeney, Plainview, 3:07:23.4</p><style>
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<div class="neCaption">The start of the men's swim portion of the inaugural Strive Olympic Triathlon on Sunday in Drums. Fred Adams | For Times Leader </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo0>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri1_faa-1.jpg</photo0><caption0>The start of the men's swim portion of the inaugural Strive Olympic Triathlon on Sunday in Drums. Fred Adams | For Times Leader </caption0><photoCredit0></photoCredit0></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri2_faa-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Jessica Chong, of Allentown, was the first female finisher with a time of 2:08:59.1. She finished third overall. Fred Adams | For Times Leader </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo1>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri2_faa-1.jpg</photo1><caption1>Jessica Chong, of Allentown, was the first female finisher with a time of 2:08:59.1. She finished third overall. Fred Adams | For Times Leader </caption1><photoCredit1></photoCredit1></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri4_faa-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Kelly Adamshick, of Dallas, guides her bike out of the transition area to start the 22-mile bike portion of the Strive Olympic Triathlon on Sunday. Fred Adams | For Times Leader </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo2>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri4_faa-1.jpg</photo2><caption2>Kelly Adamshick, of Dallas, guides her bike out of the transition area to start the 22-mile bike portion of the Strive Olympic Triathlon on Sunday. Fred Adams | For Times Leader </caption2><photoCredit2></photoCredit2></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri5_faa-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Kiley Austin-Young, of Drums, was the overall winner with a time of 2:00:21.9. Fred Adams | For Times Leader</div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo3>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri5_faa-1.jpg</photo3><caption3>Kiley Austin-Young, of Drums, was the overall winner with a time of 2:00:21.9. Fred Adams | For Times Leader</caption3><photoCredit3></photoCredit3></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri6_faa-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Kenny Quigley gears up for the transition into the run portion. Fred Adams | For Times Leader</div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo4>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri6_faa-1.jpg</photo4><caption4>Kenny Quigley gears up for the transition into the run portion. Fred Adams | For Times Leader</caption4><photoCredit4></photoCredit4></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri7_faa-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Kiley Austin-Young starts the run portion of he Strive Triathlon.</div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo5>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri7_faa-1.jpg</photo5><caption5>Kiley Austin-Young starts the run portion of he Strive Triathlon.</caption5><photoCredit5></photoCredit5></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri8_faa-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Scott Skammer, of Dallas, puts on his running shoes at the transition area. Skammer finished first in his 25-29 age bracket with a time of 2:32: 10.4. Fred Adams | For Times Leader </div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo6>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri8_faa-1.jpg</photo6><caption6>Scott Skammer, of Dallas, puts on his running shoes at the transition area. Skammer finished first in his 25-29 age bracket with a time of 2:32: 10.4. Fred Adams | For Times Leader </caption6><photoCredit6></photoCredit6></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri9_faa-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Kiley Austin-Young, of Drums, crosses the finish line for a first-place finish. Fred Adams | For Times Leader</div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo7>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri9_faa-1.jpg</photo7><caption7>Kiley Austin-Young, of Drums, crosses the finish line for a first-place finish. Fred Adams | For Times Leader</caption7><photoCredit7></photoCredit7></div><div class="neFile"><img class="neImage" src="https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri10_faa-1.jpg">
<div class="neCaption">Jessica Chong crosses the finish line as the top female finisher. Fred Adams | For Times Leader</div></div><div class="metaInfo"><photo8>https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_tri10_faa-1.jpg</photo8><caption8>Jessica Chong crosses the finish line as the top female finisher. Fred Adams | For Times Leader</caption8><photoCredit8></photoCredit8></div></div>
<div class="metaInfo"><subheadMeta>No rain led to fast times at inaugural event</subheadMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Joe Soprano</p><p>jsoprano@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Joe Soprano at 570-991-6393 or on Twitter @jsoprano</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Fast times, no rain for inaugural Strive Olympic Triathlon