Jane Tullis (from left), Sam Tullis and William Tullis show off their trophies after competing in the Hy-Vee IronKids National Championship in Des Moines, Iowa. (Contributed photo)
Clay Milford placed 12th in the 13-year-old division, and his time of 11:38 in the run portion was the fastest. (Contributed photo)
Luciano Hasko placed sixth in the 10-year-old male division. (Contributed photo)
Kennan Milford competes in the bike portion of the event. (Contributed photo)
Clay Milford (left) and Kennan Milford show off their medals. (Contributed photo)
Around 1,000 athletes between the ages of six and 15 traveled across the country to compete in the invitation-only event.
The Roman athletes brought home three podium trophies and a host of accomplished personal goals.
William Tullis tied for second place in the 6-year-old male division; Sam Tullis placed fourth in the 9-year-old male division; Luciano Hasko placed sixth in the 10-year-old male division; Anna Cate Loveman placed 10th in the 10-year-old female division; Kennan Milford placed 10th in the 11-year-old male division; Jane Tullis placed fourth in the 11-year-old female division; Viola Hasko placed 37th in 11-year-old female division; and Clay Milford placed 12th in the 13-year-old male division.
William Tullis made his first national appearance in the event. Clay Milford had the fastest time in his division in the two-mile run portion of the event with a time of 11:38.
Sam Tullis, who has competed in more than 35 triathlons, suffered a crash on his bike after a dropped chain.
The group of athletes is trained by Frazier Cycling & Multisport, Go-Go Running and Three Rivers Swim Club.
The group will next compete in the R.A.C.E. Rome Youth Triathlon at Darlington on Sunday.
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