* DKT vs. DB -
Pigman CR-holder David Thompson will take on Pigman's defending champ Daniel Bretscher on Sunday.
Who has the edge?
Let's look at their respective Half IM creds, starting with Daniel.
Daniel Bretscher was named 2007 USAT AOY (Amateur Athlete of the Year) and then the 2008 Pro Rookie of the Year.
* 2009 Half IM Highlights:
7th @ Steelhead 70.3 (4:06:36)
9th @ Florida 70.3 (4:02:10)
* 2008 Half IM Highlights:
1st @ Pigman Half (4:10)
1st @ Spirit of Morgantown (Course Record)
3rd @ Muskoka 70.3
4th @ Kansas 70.3
4th @ Spirit of Racine
6th @ Longhorn 70.3
10th @ 70.3 Worlds (3:53:15 -PR)
David Thompson was nominated for USAT AOY in 2002 and got his pro license in 2004. He has 56 career victories. Half of his 8 half IM wins were turned in at Pigman. His personal best 70.3 time is 3:49:38.
* 2009: Highlights:
1st @ Chisago Lakes Half IM
4th @ Rev 3 Half
4th @ 5430 Half (3:54:10)
* 2008 Highlights:
3rd @ Spirit of Racine (3:53:47)
4th @ California 70.3
ADVANTAGE: DKT
(Erik Hull Photo - DKT going off the front at Chisago.)
