Wonderful weather on Sunday drew hundreds of triathletes rookies and seasoned veterans alike to Race Omaha's first big event of the season. This year's race was inspired by Ethan Rhodig, a young athlete who lost his life while pursuing his passion. His family brought relatives, competitors and volunteers together to help others achieve a common goal. Sign up for our Newsletters By mid-morning, Mackenzie Demmel had finished her first.
20-year-old died after going out to train on his bicycle Jun 2020; Race Omaha hopes last summer's race, paused by COVID-19, becomes tradition recognizing Rhodig's spirit