CLASH Endurance Miami Crowns Multiple Champions During Weekend-Long Endurance Festival

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Nearly 2,500 decorated Olympians, collegiate standouts and weekend warriors along with 3,000 spectators from across the U.S. and more than 26 countries took part in CLASH Endurance events at the Homestead Miami Speedway.  A fitness expo complete with vendors, food trucks, product sampling and more entertained those on-site with partners such as Ameriprise, Foundation Risk Partners and Florida Sports Foundation. Weather conditions varied from sunshine to light rain, cloud cover and gusty winds throughout the weekend.

The America’s Triathlon Cup Miami took competitors on a draft-legal sprint-distance triathlon comprised of a 750m swim, a 20km bike and 5km run all within the speedway. Notable athletes saw gusty conditions during their journey for valuable ranking points to determine their eligibility to enter the World Triathlon Championship Series events, World Triathlon Cup events and World Triathlon Continental Championship events. Females took to the line first with American, Gina Sereno leading out of the swim. Several groups were seen on the bike while Olympic Medalist, Gwen Jorgensen (USA) dominated the run with a finish time of 55:41. Mexico’s Marcela Alvarez Solis placed 2^nd at 55:45 and Danielle Orie from the U.S. crossed at 55:55. On the men’s side, Igor Dupuis of France led the field out of the swim and while three difference packs formed on the cycling leg, they were unable to hold off stellar running form from American, Reese Vanneson. His first-place time of 49:54 was followed by Dupois in 2^nd with a time of 50:12 and just behind in 3^rd was American, Darr Smith with 50:14.

More than 100 colleges/universities brought their triathlon teams to the Collegiate Club National Championships through either a draft-legal or Olympic-distance event. Clare Anne Dasso of Queens University of Charlotte crossed the line in the draft-legal portion with an impressive 58:55 and UCLA’s Edoardo G. Leone completed the same race in just 52:00. In the Olympic distance, Annie Meeder of Univ. of Colorado (Boulder) worked diligently for her 2:07:58 total time while Mark Romano of the United States Air Force Academy came over the finish line at 1:51:13. AJ Cuddeback won the non-binary Olympic-distance event category with a total time of 2:40:48. And the most exciting new addition in Miami this year, groups of four student athletes had the chance to participate in a Mixed Team Relay race with each completing a super-sprint triathlon. Queens Univ. of Charlotte earned 1^st place at 1:03:18, followed by Univ. of Colo (Boulder) at 1:04:59 and in 3^rd, United States Naval Academy at 1:05:12.

Seven athletes competed in the USA Paratriathlon Nationals Qualifier Series with categories including PTWC, PTVI, PTS4 and PTS5.

“We are honored to host CLASH Endurance at the iconic Homestead-Miami Speedway. Welcoming world-class athletes to compete in such prestigious events perfectly embodies the caliber of experiences we cherish in Miami-Dade County. CLASH Endurance not only highlights the exceptional talent of the participants but also showcases the vibrant spirit and enthusiasm of our community. We look forward to many more thrilling events that continue to elevate Miami and endurance sports,” comments Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Director of Sports & Entertainment Tourism, Mat Ratner.

CLASH Endurance age group athletes had seven different opportunities to race the historic speedway via a one-mile swim, Miami Distance Aquabike or triathlon, Sprint distance triathlon, duathlon and relay in addition to the team cycling concept, Redline Relay. Competitors ranged in age from 12 to 82 years young and included three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Brooke Bennett.

All results can be found via the CLASH Endurance App.

CLASH Endurance® is an innovative endurance event company led by athletes with a passion to provide exceptional race experiences at iconic speedways across the U.S. We embrace inclusion and welcome athletes of all ages and abilities, from elite professionals to first-time participants. The popular CLASH Endurance DAYTONA is held at the Daytona International Speedway®, home of “The Great American Race™®”—the Daytona 500 and has been featured on NBC and Fox Sports 1/2. The Daytona Beach Half Marathon & 5K takes athletes on a scenic tour of Daytona and its numerous communities and attractions each February. In addition, CLASH Endurance Miami takes place in March and continues to draw a decorated pro field, collegiate athletes and weekend warriors for a unique course at the Homestead-Miami Speedway®. For media inquiries, contact Blair LaHaye, blair@clash-usa.com, 727-808-0646.