Jan. 30, 2007 --
Triathlete magazine has announced the winner of the 2007
Triathlete Magazine Humanitarian Award: U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andrew Baldwin, M.D. This past December Baldwin was also placed on Outside magazine's list of the world's most influential people for the humanitarian work he did in Laos last summer on a military mission where he treated over 600 Laotians in remote mountain villages for ailments such as malaria, dengue fever, parasites, and malnutrition. Baldwin also currently volunteers at the Aloha Medical Mission where he treats patients, free of charge, for various ailments.
Baldwin, a three-time U.S. Triathlon All-American, six-time Ironman finisher and Navy doctor, qualified and competed in the Ford Ironman World Championship in 2006, finishing with a strong performance and personal best of 9 hrs. 45 minutes, including a 3:35 run split.
The
Triathlete Magazine Humanitarian Award is awarded each year to an inspirational triathlete who has best demonstrated the humanitarian spirit -- and who has personally taken on the role of 'aid station' in the lives of others. "Andy Baldwin inspires people. He is a very talented, motivated triathlete and he sets a great example for others to contribute," said John Duke, CEO of
Triathlete magazine. Andy was also recently named the next star in ABC's hit television show The Bachelor, which will air in the spring.
Commenting on the
Triathlete Magazine Humanitarian Award, Lieutenant Baldwin stated, "My model of service was forged in the Navy. I want to bring the service ethic back to the forefront. As endurance athletes, we are extremely dedicated individuals, putting countless hours of energy into training and competing. It is important that we give some of that energy back to the people who need it most."
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