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Organizers report record Princeton Triathlon turnout; proceeds to charity
Summary
Triathlon organizer Sean Owen told the council the event drew about 800 participants and supporters, including roughly 500 sign-ups (double last year), 100 youth athletes, 90 volunteers and no major safety incidents; 100% of proceeds will benefit charities including Dare to Try.
Sean Owen, organizer of the Princeton Triathlon, gave the council a detailed recap of this year's event, reporting approximately 800 people involved across participants, volunteers, spectators and staff; about 500 registrants (more than double last year); roughly 100 youth athletes; and about 90 volunteers, police and EMS personnel. He credited municipal departments, emergency services and local sponsors for supporting a safe event with no major incidents.
Owen said 100% of the proceeds went to charities, including Dare to Try, and that the event included new family-oriented programming and a branded family corner that drew more than 80 families. Council members praised the organizers and student volunteers and thanked municipal staff for coordination.
Provenance: topicintro — SEG 1205 (Sean begins), topicfinish — SEG 1287 (closing remarks).
