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 Team Getronics (USA) // Number 59
Brian competed as a speed roller skater for 14 years, and trained at the Olympic Training Center. Megan is a physical therapist who works with endurance athletes and rock climbers to avoid overuse injuries, skills which may come in handy during the race.

 Brian Karalow (Captain)
Age
Residence
Profession
Athletic Accomplishments
33
Woodridge, IL,
USA

Computer Programmer
EXPEDITION RACES:N/A
OTHER:
1999 Mid-America Xtreme Adventure Race
1999 Pathfinder Challenge Adventure Race
1998 Desert Quest Adventure Race
1998 Pathfinder Challenge Adventure Race
1999 White Water Specialties 4 Day River Training Course
1999 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon
1999 Lake Geneva Xtreme Ironman Triathlon
1999 Mrs. T's Chicago Triathlon (international distance)
1998 Lake Geneva Triathlon
1998 Mrs. T's Chicago Triathlon
1997 LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon.

 Megan Batha
Age
Residence
Profession
Athletic Accomplishments
34
Wales, WI,
USA

Physical Therapist
EXPEDITION RACES:N/A
OTHER:
1999 Mountain Rage Arizona, 1st place 2 person co-ed
1999 Extreme Team Adventure Challenge, 1st place
1999 Beast of the East, 1st place 2 person co-ed
1999 Mid-America Adventure Race, 1st place
1998 Extreme Team Adventure Challenge, 1st place
1998 Pathfinder Challenge, 1st place
1998 Pathfinder Challenge, 2nd place
1998 5k MACC Fund Run, 1st place in age group.

 Gregg Lauderbaugh
Age
Residence
Profession
Athletic Accomplishments
44
Evanston, IL,
USA

Senior Project Manager
EXPEDITION RACES:N/A
OTHER:
1999 Pathfinder Challenge October, 1st place
1999 Pathfinder Challenge April, 10th place
1998 Pathfinder Challenge October, 1st place
1998 Pathfinder Challenge July, 2nd place
1997 Karate State Champion in Kumite, 2nd place in Kata
Gregg has completed half-marathons and triathlons, and is a skilled rock climber.

 Joseph Selberg
Age
Residence
Profession
Athletic Accomplishments
30
Cambridge, WI,
USA

Engineer
EXPEDITION RACES:N/A
OTHER:
2000 Ice Age 50 Mile Trail Run
1999 Glacial Trail 50k Run
1999 SIU Adventure Race
1999 Four Winds Adventure Race
1999 Pathfinder Adventure Race
1999 Endorphin Fix
1999 Extreme Team Adventure Race
1999 Ice Age 50 Mile Trail Run
1998 SIU Adventure Race
1998 Pathfinder Adventure Race
1998 Grandma's Marathon
Joe is also an exceptional rock climber, mountain biker, and orienteer.