Doug Smith, of Sylvania, left, has his number written on his arm by Sylvania Southview High School cross-country coach Zack Medhane, before the start of the event. At right is Mike Jackson, of Toledo.
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Steve Knoblet, of Grand Rapids, Ohio, left, gets his age written on his leg by Sylvania Southview High School rising junior and cross country team member Ford Westjohn, 16, before the event.
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Eliana Crawford, of Ottawa Hills, is the first female finisher in the sprint triathlon.
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Daryl Smith, of Holland, a participant in the sprint triathlon, left, prepares to start his 13 mile bike ride after swimming 0.25 mile in Olander Lake. At right is Brent Couts, of Whitehouse, in the same event.
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Hundreds of swimmers wait on the beach as the first group to compete, males 15-39 years old in the Sprint Duathlon, start their swim.
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Swimmers gather on the beach at Olander Park before the first event.
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Ian Alvarez, of Defiance, is the first overall finisher in the sprint triathlon.
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