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riversedge

(77,279 posts)
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 11:52 AM Aug 10

Milwaukee storms, flooding cancel USA Triathlon nationals

Source: wisn.com

USA Triathlon National Championships canceled as Milwaukee faces severe storms and flooding.

Updated: 8:28 AM CDT Aug 10, 2025


USA Triathlon has canceled its Sprint and Paratriathlon National Championships in Milwaukee due to unsafe conditions. The decision was announced Sunday morning, after officials assessed potential water conditions, flooding, and course damage.

The organization made the determination in partnership with Milwaukee city officials, local authorities, emergency services, and safety teams.

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"Athlete safety is always our highest priority," USA Triathlon officials stated. "We have been working throughout the morning hours with local authorities and our teams in an effort to still make today's events in Milwaukee possible."

The organization acknowledged participants' preparation efforts and promised to provide information about deferral and credit options. Athletes with questions can contact the Service Team at service@usatriathlon.org...............



Read more: https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-storms-flooding-cancel-usa-triathlon-nationals/65646544



I hope it can be rescheduled.








https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/floods/flash-flooding-slams-midwest-rcna224137


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Bayard

(26,588 posts)
1. How disappointing for the athletes
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 12:07 PM
Aug 10

Its frustrating to train and train to top fitness, then not be able to compete due to a fluke.

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ImNotGod

(963 posts)
3. I've been watching the non stop storm train roll over the state overnight and right across the lake where I live
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 12:55 PM
Aug 10

it's the driest summer on record, in drought conditions, go figure.

riversedge

(77,279 posts)
4. We just watched a family get rescued by boat in Wauwatosa, along Menomonee River Parkway. Tosa Fire and DNR out here fer
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 05:23 PM
Aug 10

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A.J. Bayatpour
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We just watched a family get rescued by boat in Wauwatosa, along Menomonee River Parkway. Tosa Fire and DNR out here ferrying people from their homes
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riversedge

(77,279 posts)
5. The Milwaukee area received 7.96 inches of rain from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, setting a record for a two-da
Sun Aug 10, 2025, 05:31 PM
Aug 10



The Milwaukee area received 7.96 inches of rain from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, setting a record for a two-day rainfall total in the Milwaukee area
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/us/wisconsin-flood-storms-rain.html
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