Friends, families and onlookers lined the beach, boardwalk and roadways Sunday morning, cheering on participants as they swam, biked and ran to bring awareness to the fight against blood cancers through the sixth annual LLS Conquistadores Triathlon to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
More than 100 participants, including several survivors, competed in the USAT Sanctioned Sprint Triathlon, inspired equally by the challenge and the wonderful cause.
Racers bounded into the surf at Jaycee Park for a fast 500-meter ocean swim, followed by a 12.4-mile bike race along A1A and 3.1-mile run along Ocean Drive.
Proceeds from the event will help combat blood cancers through research, education and patient programs.
