Tyler Merner, 17, of Zurich Ontario with his medal at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships in Collingwood.Tyler Merner, 17, of Zurich Ontario with his medal at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships in Collingwood.
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Zurich's Tyler Merner Competing in Obstacle Course Racing World Championships

By Ryan Drury
October 14, 2016 - 7:54pm

A Zurich native is hoping to race his way to a great finish at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships.

Tyler Merner, a 17-year-old from Zurich, Ontario, placed 1st in the 13-17 year age group, and 38th overall in Open Competitive Division 3km, 15 obstacles, Short Course Championship today. There was also a Pro Division. He will race tomorrow afternoon in the 13-17 year, 15km, 50 obstacles, Standard Course Championship. He is hoping for a top 10 finish.

The event is taking place in the Blue Mountains in Collingwood. There are 42 countries competing.

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