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The real American game

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LAKE PLACID — There is no sport that reflects American history quite like lacrosse. That’s the case longtime sports reporter Scott Price discusses in his new book, “The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse.” The book is especially pertinent as it discusses a ...

Ironman local results

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Name (Hometown) Overall Time SWIM......T1 .......BIKE ....T2 ......RUN Colin Delaney (Lake Placid) 11:18:59 1:13:54 ......6:55 ........5:50:18 ....7:10 ......4:00:44 Adam DeSantis (Jay) 12:23:14 1:16:38 ......8:12 ........6:10:39 ....7:27 ......4:40:21 Nathan Smith (Lake ...

Ironman champions: Lovseth earns women’s title

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LAKE PLACID — Two months ago, Norway’s Solveig Lovseth had never competed in a full-distance 140.6-mile Ironman. Now, she’s an Ironman Lake Placid champion. Lovseth, 26, came from behind on July 20, after trailing at the start of the running portion, to claim her first ...

Ironman champions: Matthew Marquardt claims the course record

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LAKE PLACID — Matthew Marquardt nearly won Ironman Lake Placid a year ago. However, the Cincinnati, Ohio, resident, who led the way for most of the 2024 race, was caught on the run by Trevor Foley with just a few miles left. When Foley once again took the lead on the run this Sunday, ...

Ironman Lake Placid returns on Sunday, July 20

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LAKE PLACID — Ironman Lake Placid, the second-longest-running Ironman event in North America, is set to return for its 26th edition on Sunday, July 20. Around 2,300 competitors from all over the world take part in the 140.6-mile Ironman race that consists of a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a ...

DeSantis draws on family, community for first Ironman

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LAKE PLACID — During the work week, locals might know Adam DeSantis through his job as the Director of Economic Development at the Lake Placid-based Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism. Its where he is often involved in various community economic initiatives. But outside of the ...