The Des Moines Register reports that the final US Olympic Team selection event--the Hyvee Triathlon--will begin with a 10K run, followed by a 40K bike and a 5K run if water quality in Gray's Lake does not improve by June 28. Race organizers have announced a new race venue in West Des Moines to avoid impacts of the massive Mid-west floods. The new course does not include a swim. USAT has said it will pull selection status from the race if a suitable swim venue cannot be found. The decision would come within 24 hours of the race start. Absent a triathlon in Des Moines, final Olympic selection will be based on performance over the past 4 years.
Des Moines braced for flooding Friday afternoon as the Des Moines River continued to rise just below its banks. Will the levees hold?
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