Although the weather was uncooperative, it didn’t stop the intrepid participants in the 8th annual Capt. Hiram’s River Challenge Triathlon, who heeded the call to “Get off your ass and save some seagrass!”
Cheered on by friends and family, contestants swam and ran through the rain – the bike portion was eliminated due to the conditions – before gathering at the Sand Bar for a well-deserved, if somewhat soggy, after-party and awards ceremony.
Proceeds support organizations whose goal is to bring awareness to and combat threats to the Indian River Lagoon: Coastal Conservation Association of Florida, the Environmental Learning Center and the Ocean Research and Conservation Association. The overall winner was Chris Loy and top female was Kali Miller.
Photos by: Brenda Ahearn
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- Natalia Terreros of Jacksonville and her friend Caron Gutovitz of Myrtle Beach at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Meredith Kitchell, Laura Radocaj and Tyler Moler, all of Vero Beach, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Mike Smith and Anne Oconnor-Smith of Satallite Beach at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Racer Stacy Keller of Sebastian with her husband Matt and two children, Alexander, 4 and Annamarie 4, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Michelle Monjar, Meg Sweetland, and Kim Hooker, all of Brown and Brown at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Brown and Brown was one of the race sponsors. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Racers gather for instructions and announcements at the start of the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Peyton Anders, #62, and Brian Anders, #32, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Shelly Whisenhant, #81, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Michael Harris, #16, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Shelly Whisenhant, #81, and others sing the National Anthem at the start of the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Racers enter the water for the first part of the race at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Tim Keithahn, #41, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Ruben Alejandro Bolivar De Brandt, #259, waiting for his turn to swim in the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Michael Lanam, #45, center, and other racers gather at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Spectators hide from the downpour at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Spectators hide from the downpour at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Courtney Mowery, #61, and wave three of racers wait for their start at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- A racer uses powerful butterfly strokes as he comes out of the water at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Pieter Scheepers, #26, gets a high five as he transitions out of the water and to the running portion of the race at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Racers wait their turn at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Michael Lanam, #45, transitions from the swim to the running portion at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Sam Vash, race director, and Zoe NcNeeli, marketing director, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Runners at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Brian Vickers with Nick and Brianna Duffy, all of Palm Bay, volunteer at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Chris Loy, #6, nearing the finish line at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Emma Driver, #275, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Tony Aseere, #25, nearing the finish line at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Michael Harris, #16, crossing the finish line at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- The top three finishers in the first wave of racers were, Tony Aseere, #25, who came in second, Chris Loy, #6, who came in first, and Michael Harris, #16, who came in third at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Barry Ramsey, #18, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Gary Gates, #167, crossing the finish line at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
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- Rob “Wizz” Whisenhant, #42, puts on some extra effort as he nears the finish line at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22. Photo: Brenda Ahearn
