Chicago Triathlon 2011 Results Analysis

Thousands of determined triathletes swam, biked and ran through Chicago to cross the finish line both exhausted and excited. Despite the bright sun and blue skies, it was a tough day on the course, from choppy water in Monroe Harbor to strong winds on Lake Shore Drive. Overcoming these challenges should make all finishers feel even more satisfied with their performance.

Our results analysis is below; for everything else you need to know, see our Complete Chicago Triathlon Coverage.

More than 3300 triathletes completed the international distance event in an average time of 3:15. If you did as well or better in at least one of these categories, consider your day a success. Congratulations.





Nearly 1900 triathletes competed in the Sprint division, finishing in an average time of 1:55. Sprint competitors faced the same challenges in the water and on the bike course, and should similarly be proud of their finish times. Of note, the mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, slipped into the sprint distance competition. How do his results compare? Look at our Rahm -- Triathlete Analysis.





For details, advice, results, photos and more, visit our complete Chicago Triathlon Coverage.

Chicago Triathlon 2011 Photos

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We covered the Chicago Triathlon from start to finish. Here are some of the highlights.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Triathlete and Chicago Triathlon Finisher

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Chicago's new mayor, and President Barack Obama's former relentless Chief of Staff, is a triathlete. Not just any triathlete; he's a pretty good one. Rahm raced the 2011 Chicago Triathlon's Sprint Distance event, covering 0.75k swim, 20k bike and 5k run in one hour, 36 minutes. Here are the details:
  • Swim Time 0:20:56
  • Transition 1 Time 0:02:15
  • Bike Time and Speed 0:43:34 18.8mph
  • Transition 2 Time 0:02:05
  • Run Time and Pace per Mile 0:27:58 0:09:01/mile
  • Finish Time: 1:36:50
How did his performance stack up against those in his age group and the overall field of finishers? Impressively, finishing in the top 11 of M50-54 age group and top 18% overall, besting their respective times in swim, bike and run.


He was just as intense on the triathlon course as he has always been in politics and business. Driven, determined, unwavering in his dedication to to succeed. You can see it in these photos, as he leaned into the triathlons 5k run.




For more photos of Rahm and other Chicago Triathlon competitors, see our Chicago Triathlon 2011 Photo Gallery.

Also see our Complete Chicago Triathlon Coverage for results and more.



Imagesby Raymond Britt

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