NANJING, China - Linn-Mar junior Stephanie Jenks celebrated her 17th birthday in China Saturday by claiming the silver medal in the triathlon at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing.

Jenks was clocked in 1 hour and 33 seconds. Brittany Dutton of Australia won the event in 59 minutes, 56 seconds, beating Jenks by 37 seconds.

Emilie Morier of France was third in 1 hour and 55 seconds.

Jenks was timed in 10:26 in the .75 kilometer swim, 31:20 in the 20 kilometer bike race and 17:31 in the 5K run.

A total of 32 athletes from around the world competed in the event.