1986 Triathletes Of The Year

Written By Ross

I’ve already looked at the 1988 Triathletes Of The Year. Here’s 1986. Beautiful shell-suits. Both Linda Buchanan and Mark Allen were sponsored by Nike. I love the polo shirt Mark is wearing.

Linda Buchanan had a pretty short career. 1983-1988. But she won Nice twice (1983 and 1986) and a Hilton Head (1985) in that time. See Triathlon’s Triple Crown 1985. She lists injuries and the loss of the Nike sponsorship as her reason to retire. Buchanana also dated Dave Scott.

Mark Allen’s 1986 season included a win at Nice. His 5th. And 2nd in Hawaii. His best result there so far. After 3rd in 1983. Allen also won in Avignon. Which was growing towards being a significant international rendezvous. I’ve already blogged about the 1985 and 1986 editions.

Ross https://www.thestreakpodcast.com/
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