Soaking up the atmosphere at River Challenge Triathlon
Staff Writer
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shelly Whisenhant, #81, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22.
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Michael Harris, #16, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22.
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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.
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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.
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Tim Keithahn, #41, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22.
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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.
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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.
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Spectators hide from the downpour at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22.
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Spectators hide from the downpour at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Racers wait their turn at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22.
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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.
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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.
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Runners at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22.
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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.
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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.
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Emma Driver, #275, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Barry Ramsey, #18, at the 8th annual Captain Hiram’s River Challenge triathlon on Saturday, November 22.
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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.
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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.
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