Sharon Triathlon Permit Goes To The Max

The annual Sharon Triathlon's director will hold its title for the fourth straight year this summer.

Selectmen voted 3-0 tonight to grant Max Performance a permit for the Sunday, Aug. 12 swim, bike and run at Lake Massapoag. The proceeds benefit the Sharon Recreation Department.

Recreation Director Brett MacGowan told selectmen that the recreation advisory committee voted unanimously to recommend selectmen approve Max Performance.

Last year, "we had no complaints for the first time since I've been here," MacGowan said.

Max Performance Race Director Tim Richmond said the firm began directing the event in 2008.

Nick Lehecka, 32, of Ithaca, N.Y. won the 2011 triathlon, held Aug. 14. His total time was 1:11:26, according to the results on www.coolrunning.com. The event started with a half-mile swim off Memorial Park Beach, followed by a 12.3-mile bike ride and a 4.4-mile run.

Jessica Penaherrera-Kang, 25, of New York City was the overall female winner, with a total time of 1:23:17. Penaherrera-Kang was 29th overall among the 510 individuals who finished the event.