Islanders earn top finish at triathlon | Sports brief

Four Mercer Islanders recently competed in the Lake Sammamish Splash Kid’s Triathlon.

Four Mercer Islanders recently competed in the Lake Sammamish Splash Kid’s Triathlon.

Tripp White and Alex Patel competed in the 8-10 division and took fourth and second place for boys. Mira Patel raced in the age 5-7 group and was the first girl to finish.

Mason Bull also raced in the 8-10 boys bracket, taking 17th overall.

The race took place at Sunset Beach in Lake Sammamish State Park. Patel and White swam 75 yards, biked 1.5 miles and then ran half a mile, while the younger group swam 50 yards, biked .36 of a mile and ran 200 yards.

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