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Swim, bike, run — propose
A pair of Austin athletes took last weekend’s Couple’s Triathlon literally, getting engaged at the finish line.
Keegan Ferguson sprinted past girlfriend Di Wightman during the run portion of the event, then dropped to his knee and whipped out a ring at the end.
She said yes.
Wightman and Ferguson met at Pure Austin Fitness, where she worked and he was a member. She says the proposal came as a surprise. The two have been dating about 16 months.
They started in the same wave of the race, but Wightman surged ahead during the swim. As Ferguson started his run, Wightman was still ahead. Her sister yelled at him, “You have a minute and 30 seconds to catch her!”
He did.
The couple finished sixth in their division. Results are tabulated by adding the two partner’s times together.
Several of the couples’ friends were in on the secret. They held a series of five signs that put together read “Di Will You Marry Me.”
“I think I skipped ‘will’ and ‘you’ and saw ‘marry’” she says. “Then my mother was screaming ‘Did you read the green sign?’”
So who’s the better triathlete? “He’s a very good runner and cyclist and I’m a strong swimmer and runner,” Wightman says. “We both have our strong points.”
Clearly this marriage will last.
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By Heather
July 14, 2009 11:04 AM | Link to this
Congratulations Diana & Keegan!
By Dede
July 14, 2009 2:57 PM | Link to this
CONGRATS DI & KEEGAN!!! So happy for y’all!! xoxo
By Laura
July 14, 2009 3:27 PM | Link to this
My fiance proposed right after our first triathlon as well, the LoneStar Tri on April 4th. Definitely one race we’ll never forget!
By Marge
July 14, 2009 5:43 PM | Link to this
What an amazing way to start a healthy life together… sooooooooooo proud of both of you LOVE Mom
By Shelly
July 14, 2009 6:17 PM | Link to this
Congratulations Di and Keegan!!! We are so excited for you!!!!
By Caity
July 15, 2009 8:05 PM | Link to this
Congratulations Di and Keegan!! I wish I could have been there — you’re the best! Can’t wait to see you soon!
By Jill and Dickie
July 17, 2009 7:58 PM | Link to this
We both love you and seeing your smile and his says it all.