Name: Michelle Santilhano

Age on Race Day: 37 F

From: Menlo Park, CA USA (representing South Africa)

Occupation: Registered Nurse—Children’s Cancer

Recent Races: 2007 Triple Iron (52 hours)--third female overall. First Time Ultraman. 2007 Vineman Triathlon (12:32) 2006 Swam English Channel (19hours), 2000 Ironman South Africa, 6 times 1—mile trail runs, Shasta Century bike ride.

Entering UM because: I love opportunities to explore my physical limits in nature/outdoors.

Land Support Crew: Charlie Garrison, Julie
Paddler: Dave & Dona Martinson