Sarmiento plots a perfect finish scenerio in ST. Paul

(above, start of Pro Men's 1/2 Marathon in ST. Paul)

Saturday, August 6th marked the third year of the Minnesota Half Marathon where 400-500 skaters turned out in Saint Paul for a spectacular day of inline racing. In conjunction with a runners event the inline half-marathon has continued to draw hundreds of skaters & spectators including some top level talent in the pro-men and women’s category. On the men’s side Adam Inline’s David Sarmiento (on ATOM ONE Wheels) put himself in the lead only once & when it actually counted during the ½ marathon and that was during the last 25 meters of the race as he flew by Simmon’s Rob Bell for the victory. Bell’s teammate Fedak led Bell out in the final meters however they didn’t count for Sarmiento on Atom wheels to sit patiently in the pack and then turn it on blazing by the start/finish line and crowning himself as the Minnesota Half Marathon champion! (Finish time 36:23)

(above - David Sarmiento of Adam's Inline prior to start of race)

A great day for Team Adam’s Inline as the winning continued 4 mins after the men’s finish as Kara Peterson also on Atom ONE Wheels finished first in the Master Women’s category where she looked to be in top form skating head to head with some of the best women in the region. ATOM ONE & IQ wheels continue to prove the wheel of choice when you’re serious about winning races! Congrats to all the athletes for competing in the Minnesota Half Marathon & a special kudos to David & Kara for rockin ATOM WHEELS!

(above - Kara Peterson Adam's Inline Master Ladies Winner - ATOM Wheels)
(above - David Sarmiento Adam's Inline awards ceremony)