IRONMAN: When Kristin Drost first came to Kailua-Kona to compete in Ironman, she noticed something that took her by surprise: A place known for hosting a world championship triathlon had no youth clubs for the sport. Drost, 34, who will compete in her second Ironman World Championship next weekend, moved to Kona from Bozeman, Montana in 2009 and is now a math teacher at Kealakehe High School. Just as Ironman — and Hawaii — had persisted in her mind, so did the idea of creating a venue where area youths could gather and share an appreciation for the endurance sport. The Kealakehe High School Waverider Triathlon Club got started in 2012 with three students and a single donor who helped pay for bikes and other gear. Within its first year, the club grew to eight members. Six of them were seniors and competed in the Honu, the North Hawaii triathlon that for many athletes is a lead-in to the October championship. Two of the charter members, Dan Gampon and Keoni Smith, went on to compete in the big race.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:30:01 +0000
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