Triathlon Results * SheROX Philadelphia

Margaret Shapiro Wins Inaugural

Ameriprise Financial SheROX Philadelphia Triathlon

PHILADELPHIA, Pa August 5 – Professional triathlete Margaret Shapiro of Herndon, VA won the first annual Ameriprise Financial SheROX Philadelphia Triathlon.  In its first year, the event included 724 finishers and an estimated 5,000 spectators, making it the largest all-female triathlon in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Shapiro put in the fastest bike leg of the day, was the third fastest swimmer and fourth fastest runner which was good enough to finish nearly six minutes ahead of second place finisher Heather Leiggi of Bryn Mawr and seven minutes ahead of Ana Leonard of Chalfont.  Leiggi and Leonard both participated in the Elite wave, but are amateur triathletes.

Women from 15 different states competed in this morning’s race.  Over 70% participated in the race’s free Mentor Program, and a large percentage of the participants were competing in their very first triathlon. Nearly perfect weather conditions and strong crowd support combined to make this a great event.

“It was wonderful to see professional triathletes, competitive amateurs, and first-timers share the course here in Philadelphia” said race director Barb McKeever.  “We’ve already received a lot of very positive feedback from our race participants.  That strong support will help us grow this race into one of the largest, most popular races all-female triathlons in the country.”

For more information about the race, visit the Ameriprise Financial SheROX Philadelphia Triathlon website at SheROXTri.com.   The 2008 race will be held on Sunday, August 3, and registration for the event will open on Monday, December 3, 2007.

Results
 1. Margaret Shapiro	Herndon, 	VA	1:12:21
 2. Heather  Leiggi	Bryn Mawr, 	PA	1:18:08
 3. Ana      Leonard	Chalfont, 	PA	1:19:09
 4. Alison   Hirsch	Philadelphia, 	PA	1:20:46
 5. Nancy    Smith	New Britain, 	PA	1:22:01
 6. Stacy    Creamer	New York, 	NY	1:24:23
 7. Michele  Pollio	Philadelphia, 	PA	1:24:34
 8. Diane    Rogers	Riverton, 	NJ	1:24:56
 9. Julie    Deery	Bala Cynwyd, 	PA	1:25:26
10. Abby     Dean	Philadelphia, 	PA	1:26:06

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About the Ameriprise Financial SheROX Philadelphia Triathlon

This is the first year of the Ameriprise Financial SheROX Philadelphia Triathlon which is held in the city's historic Fairmount Park, in and around the Schuylkill River and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The race will raise money for the Teal Ribbon Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation and for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through its Team In Training program. In addition to Ameriprise Financial, other sponsors include Lincoln Mercury, Nathan Human Propulsion Laboratories, Bryn Mawr Running Company, Le Bus, Zoot Sports, Boundless Philadelphia, GlaxoSmithKline Oncology, Elite Bicycles, High Road Cycles, Philadelphia Inquirer, REI, Great Harvest Bread Company, and City Sports.  The race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon.  More information about the Ameriprise Financial SheROX Philadelphia Triathlon can be found by visiting www.SheROXtri.com or by contacting pr@sheroxtri.com.

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. is a leading financial planning and services company with more than 12,000 financial advisors and registered representatives that provides solutions for clients’ asset accumulation, income management and insurance protection needs. The Company’s financial advisors deliver tailored solutions to clients through a comprehensive and personalized financial planning approach built on a long-term relationship with a knowledgeable advisor. The Company specializes in meeting the retirement-related financial needs of the mass affluent and affluent. Financial advisory services and investments are available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member NASD and SIPC. For more information, visit ameriprise.com. 

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