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Kelsee Lainhart Competes at Chicago Paratriathlon

Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:59 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

The race took place the day after the one year anniversary of injuries sustained in Afghanistan.

Kelsee Lainhart. Photo by Lifetime Chicago Paratriathlon.

(Chicago, Il.) – Exactly one year and a day after being seriously injured in Kabul, Afghanistan, Kelsee Lainhart showed how resilient she is.

The 21-year-old competed at the Chicago Paratriathlon on Saturday.

Lainhart placed fifth out of seven para-triathletes with a total time of 1:17:58. The event included a swim in Lake Michigan, wheelchair race, and hand cycle portion.

Her total distance traveled was 8.3 miles.

See her full results at https://www.athlinks.com/event/212943/results/Event/1019370/Course/2251432/Bib/803.

Photos from the event may be viewed at https://marathonphotos.live/Event/Sports%2FMPUS%2F2022%2FChicago%20Triathlon%20SuperSprint%20and%20Kids%20Tri/803#free

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