Participants of the third annual Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon ran, swam and rode their bicycles in hopes of finishing first, March 14 and March 15, at Nathan Benderson Park. American athletes as well as competitors from Canada, Mexico and other countries traveled to the local venue for the weekend event.
Heidi Stimac, Laurin Thorne and Holly Henry catch their breathe after swimming the first part of the course.
Keisha Besler hurries out of the water at Nathan Benderson Park.
American competitor Caroline Condon sprints toward the next event — cycling.
Participants from the United States, Canada, Mexico and other countries converged for the two-day event.
Stone Dyson competed in the junior men’s division.
Erica Hawley is originally from Bermuda.
Holly Henry ignores the cheers from the crowd and focuses on getting out of the water quickly.
Adriana Isaura represents Mexico in the Triathlon.
Devon Kroeker pushes her swimming cap to the side and gears up for her next event.
Spencer Kurth, Tessa Brennan, Justin Lorenz and Grant Fritz watch the event to prepare for their participation Sunday.
Annie-Kim Labarre traveled from Canada to participate in the event.
Parents, spouses, siblings, friends and other spectators cheer for the athletes from the sidelines.
