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Top sports stories of 2016: Heather Wurtele

Kelowna triathlete wins five major races, including North American 70.3 title
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Heather Wurtele successfully defended her North American 70.3 triathlon crown in 2016.

Heather Wurtele raised her triathlon game to a whole new level in 2016.

The Kelowna athlete enjoyed her most productive season on the international circuit, highlighted by successfully defending her title at the

In May in Utah, Wurtele persevered through rainy conditions to capture the Ironman 70.3 St. George triathlon by well over a minute.

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served notice in March in Mexico she was headed for a strong year in 2016, taking Ironman 70. 3 Monterrey.

She dominated the bike leg of the race en route to winning by more than four minutes.

In Monterrey, ±á±ð²¹³Ù³ó±ð°ù91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s spouse, Trevor Wurtele, captured the ³¾±ð²Ô91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s silver medal.

And just two weeks later, Heather was back in form, capturing the Ironman 70.3 California title in Oceanside, CA by more than two minutes.

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Wurtele also won Ironman 70.3 Victoria and Challenge Iceland, and captured bronze at the 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

 





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