Checkmate Triathlon supports a team of six athletes who work together toward their dreams. Below we highlight three of these athletes who will join forces in 2010 to pursue an Olympic Dream.

Andrew Russell

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Athlete Year of Birth: 1982

Resides: Victoria, BC

Coach: Philippe Bertrand

Career Highlights:

• 1^st 2009 Vancouver Triathlon
• 6^th 2009 Kelowna Triathlon Canadian National Championships
• 5^th 2009 Coteau-du-Lac Triathlon Premium Pan American Cup
• 22^nd 2008 Tiszaujvaros BG Triathlon World Cup
• 4^th 2008 Ixtapa Triathlon Pan American Cup
• 8^th 2007 Veracruz Triathlon Pan American Cup

Benjamin Collins

Country:

Athlete Year of Birth: 1983

Resides: Seattle, WA

Coach: Victor Plata

Career Highlights:

• 5^th 2009 Oklahoma Triathlon Pan American Championships
• 1^st 2009 South Beach Triathlon
• 7^th 2009 Huatulco Triathlon World Cup
• 8^th 2008 Kelowna Triathlon Premium Pan American Cup
• 13^th 2008 Seoul ITU Triathlon Asian Cup
• 1^st 2007 Hamburg BG Triathlon World Championships (Amateur Division)

Francisco Serrano

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Athlete Year of Birth: 1980

Resides: Garza Garcia

Coach:

Career Highlights:

• ^44th 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
• 6th 2009 Huatulco ITU World Cup
• 1st 2009 Ixtapa ITU Triathlon Pan American Cup
• 1st 2009 Mazatlan ITU Triathlon Pan American Cup
• ^4th 2008 San Francisco Triathlon Premium Pan American Cup
• ^6th 2008 Huatulco BG Triathlon World Cup