MHC Triathlon Team Shines in Burlington Event; All Athletes Reach Podium

📝 Staff Report – FROM THE REGION:

STAFF REPORT – BURLINGTON, NC
Twelve athletes from the Martinsville-Henry County Family YMCA Triathlon Team made an impressive showing this past weekend at Trivium Racing’s Triple Threat and Single Super Sprint Triathlons in Burlington, NC.

Held on Saturday, June 21, the event featured two race formats: the Single Super Sprint—a 250-meter open-water swim, 7.5-mile bike ride, and 1.4-mile run—and the Triple Threat Triathlon, which repeated the course three times for a more grueling challenge.

Every athlete from the MHC Triathlon Club earned a spot on the podium, with several earning top placements in their respective divisions.

Notably, Arianna Kuhn placed 3rd overall in the Single Super Sprint—a remarkable debut for her first-ever triathlon.
Additional results from the MHC team include:

  • Junior Scales – 3rd in age group (Single Super Sprint)
  • Brad Kinkema – 3rd in age group (Triple Threat Triathlon)
  • Christy Nester – 2nd in age group (Triple Threat Triathlon)
  • Leah Reece – 2nd in age group (Triple Threat Triathlon)
  • Sophie Kendall – 1st in age group (Triple Threat Triathlon)
  • Christina Kinkema – 3rd in age group (Triple Threat Triathlon)
  • Pat Sharpe – 1st in age group (Triple Threat Triathlon)
  • Tina Sharpe, Anna Wheeler, Robin Hurd – 2nd place (Triple Threat Relay)
  • Matthew Wells – 1st in age group (Triple Threat Triathlon)

“It was an outstanding day for the team,” said Brad Kinkema, CEO/Executive Director of the Martinsville-Henry County Family YMCA, who also competed and placed third in his age group. “We’re proud to represent our region and proud of every athlete’s performance.”

A photo of the team is included with this report

062325 mhctriathlonteam
📷 Members of the MHC Triathlon Team at the June 21 Trivium Triathlon in Burlington. Photo courtesy of Brad Kinkema / MHC Family YMCA

###