Palisades Highlands resident Anna Rasmussen took first place in her age division last week at the Hermosa Beach Triathlon. Racing in the 14-17 age group, the 16-year-old finished in 1:11.58, good enough for 30th overall out of 232 female competitors. The triathlon consisted of a quarter-mile ocean swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a three-mile run. Formerly an L.A. County Junior Lifeguard, Rasmussen ended the swim phase of the event ninth out of all female competitors, placing her in the top four percent. She was also strong on the bike, placing in the top 10 percent overall. Rasmussen, a junior at Marlborough High, is also a rower. She is a member of the California Yacht Club’s junior rowing team in Marina del Rey. “As a rower, Anna has made remarkable progress because of strong cross training,’ said CYC Junior Rowing Coach Guillermo Lemas. ‘At the same time, rowing has improved her performance in other sports. I am proud of her extra efforts and determination.’
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