24
Mile Tampa Bay Marathon Swim
The Ninth Annual 24 Mile Tampa Bay Marathon Swim was held on April
22nd, 2006 to celebrate Earth Day and the revitalization of Florida's
largest estuary.
Official Results
Brad Denton from
Scottsdale, Arizona was the overall champion, finishing in 11 hours,
15 minutes. The seas were relatively calm until a strong westerly
wind picked up in the afternoon that caused a moderate chop for
the swimmers. Denton will now concentrate on his upcoming English
Channel attempt in August after gaining confidence and experience
swimming the entire 24 mile length of Tampa Bay.
The Men's Relay Champions were "The
Sharks" from Ohio who covered the course in a record
time of 7 hours, 39 minutes. The Mixed Relay Champions were "Team
Hammerhead" from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida who also set
a new record, finishing in 7 hours, 53 minutes.
At 400 square miles, Tampa Bay is Florida's largest open-water
estuary, a term that describes areas where fresh and saltwater meet.
Just 30 years ago, Tampa Bay was so polluted many considered it
beyond salvage. That it has come back to life is a testament to
the resiliency of nature, and the continued dedication of hundreds
of citizens, scientists and elected leaders who recognize it as
a resource worth saving.
The organizers are especially thankful for event sponsor Passport
Marine of St. Petersburg, Florida. Emergency and media personnel
patrolled the race course in a Formula 400 SS (40-foot Sun Sport)
provided and piloted by Passport
Marine.
Solo Swimmers
1. Brad
Denton, 42, from Scottsdale, AZ finished in 11 hours,
15 minutes
2. Michelle
Santilhano, 35 from Yuba City, CA retired at 20 miles
3. Flavia
Zappa, 38, from Bradenton, FL retired at 18 miles
4. Jessica
Weather, 22, from Jacksonville, FL retired at 8 miles
Relay Swimmers
1. The
Sharks were the first overall finishers swimming the
course in 7 hours, 39 minutes
Team members: Chris Zingarelli, 29, Dayton, OH; Doug
Gale, 35, Centerville, OH; Jay Wilkerson, 37, Springboro, OH
2. Team
Hammerhead were the mixed relay champions, finishing
in 7 hours, 53 minutes
Team members: Andrea
Woodburn, 42, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Jonathan Olsen, 42,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Bill
Korey, 42, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
3. Ft.
Lauderdale Aquatics was the 2nd mixed relay, swimming
8 hours, 42 minutes
Team members: Michelle
Schraer, 35, Miami, FL; William Zenga, 51, Ft. Lauderdale,
FL; Carlos Lloreda, 51, South Miami, FL
4. Tampa Bay Aquatic Club completed their 7th consecutive Tampa
Bay Marathon Swim in 9 hours, 44 minutes
Team members: Tom
Rawls, 38, Tampa, FL; Joe
Solak, 41, Tampa, FL; Clara
Reynolds, 36, Tampa, FL
5. Brighton
Beach Memoirs finished their 3rd consecutive Tampa
Bay Marathon Swim in 9 hours, 56 minutes
Team members: Cristian,
Vergara, 47, Brooklyn, NY; Lori
Carena, 52, Brooklyn, NY; Jordan Waxman, 41, Rockleigh,
NJ
6. Conrad
and the Comrades were the 2nd male relay finishers,
swimming 10 hours, 27 minutes
Team members: Pat Marzulli, 57, Indian Rocks Beach,
FL; Dr.
Konrad Euler, 70, St. Petersburg, FL; Bob
Aldrich, 57, St. Petersburg, FL
To read more about this event, see our PRE-EVENT
PRESS RELEASE (Word format). Information for competitors
may be found in our 2006
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