Top athletes flocked to Powell on Aug. 20 to take part in the Sugar Beet Triathlon, testing their skills in a swim, bike and run.

The top time on the day went to Ladell Merritt, who finished with a time of one hour and 11 minutes, winning the overall time competing in the men’s 46 and older division.

Finishing just four minutes behind Merritt was Arthur Thompson in the men’s 36-45 year-old division.

Warren Cheatham finished behind Thompson in the 36-45 year old division, finishing in 1:19.

Kinley Cooley turned in the top time for girls in the under 18 division, finishing in a time of 1:24.

For the women’s 46 and older division, Rinda Eastman finished first with a time of 1:31. Brendan Carr was the victor in the men’s 26-35 division with a time of 1:34.

“Hamilton” was the winner of the team division, composed of Adam Williams, Bridget Williams and Tonya Bennett, finishing in a time of 1:19.

Jackie Onstead turned in the best time in the Sugar Beet 5K run, finishing in a time of 26:51. Just behind Onstead was Dan Hallock, who finished in a time of 28:34.

Full results from the Sugar Beet Triathlon and 5K are below:

Men’s 46 and older: 1. Ladell Merritt 1:11, 2. Juan Tennant 1:27, 3. John Housel 1:37.10, 4. Tim Baxter 1:37.50.

Women’s 46 and older: 1. Rinda Eastman 1:31, 2. Mags McAtee 1:38, 3. Stephanie Diver 2:03

Men’s 36-45: 1. Arthur Thompson 1:15, 2. Warren Cheatham 1:19

Men’s 26-35: 1. Brendan Carr 1:34

Girl’s under 18: 1. Kinley Cooley 1:24, 2. Sarah Spini 1:35, 3. Lynea Christensen 2:09

Team: 1. Hamilton — Adam Williams, Bridget Williams and Tonya Bennett 1:19, 2. Cheese Weasels — Melissa Merritt and Jeanna Merritt 1:28, 3. Team Sloth — Ron Elwood, Jerry Rodriguez and Tanya Bonner 1:34

5K: 1. Jackie Onstead 26:51, 2. Dan Hallock 28:34, 3. Jeanne Hallock 34:08, 4. Larry Williams 40:11