Mexico’s Crisanto Grajales held off the fast sprinting American Kevin McDowell to take win the Pan Am Games triathlon on Sunday at Ontario Place. Irving Perez also of Mexico, rounded out the podium.
Canadian Andrew Yorke made a gallant effort in the race, running in second place behind Jason Wilson for much of the first three laps of the four-loop run, but would finish in seventh, while up-and-coming star Tyler Mislawchuk overcame a broken rib (an injury he sustained last weekend) to hang tough for 10th.
A group of about 20 men rode together for most of the race. Credit: @rubyphotostudio
A quick transition for Yorke and Mislawchuk. Credit: @rubyphotostudioThe chase pack catches the leaders around 8km. Credit: @rubyphotostudioTyler Mislawchuk on the run. Credit: @rubyphotostudioWilson and Yorke lead the run during the first 5km. Credit: @rubyphotostudioCristano Grajales wins Pan Ams, Kevin Mcdowell takes second.Yorke gave it his all. Credit: @rubyphotostudioMislawchuk catches his breath at the finish. Credit: @rubyphotostudioMislawchuk raced with a broken rib. Credit: @rubyphotostudioHunter Kemper being interviewed by Kevin Mackinnon at the finish. Credit: @rubyphotostudio
