Steve Larsen racing as an age-grouper is a joke. He even beat Peter Reid that day! Any so called X-Pro who just recently 'retired' should not be racing with the age groupers... especially when he takes away someone else spot (ie: dream) of racing in Hawaii.
Clearly the rules need changing as it's really the WTC who should not allow this; but Larsen should be embarrassed! Greats like Scott Tinley continued to race pro well after he was no longer competitive at the highest level. Karen Smyers does it still. They just want to have fun, give it a go and see how they do knowing they will most likely not win. Larsen Peter Reid by several minutes! As an "age-grouper"?
Larsen should be humiliated to claim a 'win' and even worse to have taken that Hawaii spot from a true age-group triathlete. Worse yet, taken that joy away from someone.
Clearly the rules need changing as it's really the WTC who should not allow this; but Larsen should be embarrassed! Greats like Scott Tinley continued to race pro well after he was no longer competitive at the highest level. Karen Smyers does it still. They just want to have fun, give it a go and see how they do knowing they will most likely not win. Larsen Peter Reid by several minutes! As an "age-grouper"?
Larsen should be humiliated to claim a 'win' and even worse to have taken that Hawaii spot from a true age-group triathlete. Worse yet, taken that joy away from someone.