Bennett, LaVelle Capture 2008 Toyota Cup
For the second straight year, Greg Bennett won the Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon and in doing so claimed his second consecutive Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Toyota Cup. On the women’s side, Becky LaVelle cruised to the series championship, while placing sixth in the Open. Lisa Norden turned in the day’s fastest time in the women’s field.
Bennett’s top time of 1:46:52 earned him a $120,000 payday, $60,000 for the Toyota U.S. Open, and $60,000 for winning the LTF series. Andy Potts had a strong day as well, taking home second in the Open and the LTF Series with a time of 1:47:29. Stuart Hayes was just 30 seconds back finishing third in the day’s race and in the series.
Amongst the women professionals in the LTF Series, Lavelle was followed by Mary Beth Ellis in second and Rebeccah Wassner in third. For the day, Sarah Haskins placed second while Nicola Spirig finished third.
For complete results of the Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon, click here. For more information on the Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup, click here.