Weather

Partly Cloudy

77° F

Pollen 8

| Traffic

PROUD MOMENTS: Marietta's Sipos wins in Flovilla


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 07/03/08

Jeremy Sipos of Marietta was the overall men's winner at the Tri the Parks Triathlon Series race at Indian Springs State Park in Flovilla. He finished the 600-meter swim, 12.8-mile bike and 3.1-mile run in 1:00:58. Scott Gordon of Smyrna won the men's masters title in 1:06:45.

In the Clydesdale division, Luis Fabian of Marietta was second in 1:13:55 and John Pruitt of Marietta was third in 1:18:23. James Stanley of Acworth won the masters Clydesdale title in 1:13:48. Jim Devaney of Marietta was second in 1:19:32. Alison Frutoz of Douglasville was third in the Athena division in 1:52:49.

In the duathlon (3.1-mile run, 12.8-mile bike, 3.1 mile run), Taylor Gonsoulin of Canton was the overall men's winner in 1:16:13. Ernie Janelle of Smyrna was second in 1:19:16. Ashley Chan of Marietta was second overall in the women's race in 1:32:14. Brad Diodati of Marietta won the men's masters title in 1:24:52.

Golf

Cameron Simmons of Acworth finished tied for fifth at the Georgia State Golf Association's Georgia Junior Championship at Augusta Country Club.

Sydney Conrad of Powder Springs was fourth in the Championship C flight at the Georgia Girls Championship at Dunwoody Country Club.

Jennifer King of Smyrna tied for second in the first flight at the Georgia Top 60 Women's Classic at Achasta Golf Club in Dahlonega. Marilyn Nolan-Johnson of Marietta won the third flight title.

Motorsports

Kason Plott of Marietta finished second in the Bandits division in week four of racing in Atlanta Motor Speedway's Thursday Thunder series. Will Martin of Douglasville was third in the Young Guns division.

Soccer

Three Georgia teams advanced to the final game at the U.S. Youth Soccer Region III Championships in Raleigh. In the under-19 girls division, Tophat 07 Gold lost in the final to the Challenge 89 from South Texas. In under-18 boys, North Atlanta Elite lost 2-0 to Adromeda 90 from North Texas. In under-14 boys, Concorde Fire Elite lost 2-0 to SCSA Gold 2 from North Carolina.

> If you know someone who deserves recognition for a proud moment, send the information in an e-mail to Michelle Wilson (mwilson@ajc.com).

Vote for this story!

Inside AJC.COM

Atlanta's best shoe store

Atlanta's best shoe store

Is it therapy to buy a pair of shoes? Discuss ... or nominate your favorite place to find those shoes!

More meat, please

More meat, please

McDonald's has unveiled a line of bigger burgers that will satisfy large appetites and scare cardiologists.

BET Awards

BET Awards

Photos: Janet Jackson, Monica, Maxwell, Jamie Foxx, New Edition, Keri Hilson, Ciara and more!

Private Quarters Splurge

Private Quarters Splurge

Husband and wife architects created a modern house that's still warm and inviting.

She lost 60 pounds!

She lost 60 pounds!

"My confidence is through the roof ... I can do anything," says Sonya Moste of Fayetteville.

Ultimate Braves fans

Ultimate Braves fans

Francoeur's Franks? Shef's Chefs? Just some of the passionate fans who have cheered the team.

Kudzu Services » Find the right people for the job