Another Top 10 World Cup finish!

Just weeks after a fifth place finish at the Mexico City World Cup, Eli just completed his second Top 10 World Cup performance of the season in Millfield, England. Running from 21st place to 10th in just 3000 meters sealed the top 10 performance. Eli finished just behind teammate Sam Sacksen (9th). Niul Manske of Team USA finished 33rd, and Dennis Bowsher was eliminated in qualifying rounds. Full results can be found at http://www.pentathlon.org/uipm/swf/Uipm_swf.html?type=Direct&idcalendar=571&phase=F&sex=Men. I'm sure we'll hear a detailed analysis of the day from Eli at some point, but for now, check out the UIPM Competition Blog at http://www.pentathlon.org/index.php?id=208 for a full idea of how crazy the day was!

Cami

Backtrack on the news--World Cup #2

So as I was posting the latest results from World Cup #3, I realized that there were no entries regarding World Cup #2, which took place in Mexico City on March 4. There, too, Eli was one of three Americans to advance to the final, as Dennis Bowsher and Sam Saksen made a strong showing for the US. Eli put together a solid day, and finished the day with a world cup career-high of fifth place, right behind teammate Bowsher.

Results can be found at http://www.pentathlon.org/uipm/swf/Uipm_swf.html?type=Direct&idcalendar=571&phase=A&sex=Men.

On the women's side, Margaux Isaksen led the women with a silver medal victory! Sheila Taormina was 7th, Mickey Kelly 10th, and Emily Shertzer 20th. Go Team USA!!!

And just in case you're wondering, no we didn't forget World Cup #1. Eli decided to sit that competition out and focus on the whirlwind of competitions this spring. Looks like that was a smart move, as he is having a great World Cup season thus far!

Cami

Bremer one of three US men to final in World Cup #3

Eli competed in the men's semifinal of World Cup #3 today, and will advance to the finals on Saturday. Sam Saksen of Team USA had a FABULOUS day, and was able to easily cruise into the final. Eli and Niul Manske had to run fairly hard to advance, but they will all start with clean slates in Saturday's final.

Complete results can be found at http://www.pentathlon.org/uipm/swf/Uipm_swf.html?type=Direct&idcalendar=571&phase=A&sex=Men. The competition is being webcast for free at http://www.pentathlon.org/. The site is also posting a play-by-play blog so you can keep up with the excitement for the day!

The women (Sheila Taormina, Mickey Kelley and Margaux Isaksen) will compete in tomorrow's semifinal.

Stay tuned, as I'm sure that Eli will be able to provide more exciting details of the day...

Cami