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GALLERY: 14th Annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>JAKE PARRISH/Press In this in-camera double-exposure, Kristen Yax and a competitor race the 112-mile bike portion of the Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon.</p>

<p>JAKE PARRISH/Press Greg Gervais of Coeur d'Alene recieves his finisher medal after completing the Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon in ten hours, 40 minutes and 41 seconds.</p>

<p>JAKE PARRISH/Press Timothy Reimink of Miami, Florida is sprayed with sunscreen as he prepares for the 112-mile bike portion.</p>

<p>In this in-camera double-exposure, Ironman athletes dash out of Lake Coeur d'Alene to make their way to the swim-to-bike transition stage during Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon on Sunday, August 21, 2016.</p>

<p>In this in-camera double-exposure, Ironman athletes feel the heat during the 26.2-mile running portion of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.</p>

<p>Ironman Coeur d'Alene first-place male finisher Kevin Portmann celebrates after crossing the finish line on Sunday, August 21, 2016.</p>

<p>JAKE PARRISH/Press Eric Stimach of Belleville, Mich. treks through the first loop of the 26.2 mile run of the Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon on Sunday. More than 1,300 athletes from around the world participated in the annual race.</p>

<p>JAKE PARRISH/Press An Ironman athlete runs underneath the Coeur d'Alene Resort skybridge on her second loop of the 26.2 mile running portion.</p>

<p>JAKE PARRISH/Press Dan Sawyer of Wisconsin has his wetsuit pulled off by volunteers at the swim-to-bike transition stage.</p>

<p>JAKE PARRISH/Press Tim Cotreau of Manchester, New Hampshire navigates the turn-around corner of the 2.4 mile swim portion.</p>

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<p>JAKE PARRISH/Press Alyssa Gersdorf of Hayden finishes the Ironman Coeur d'Alene with a time of 12 hours, 19 minutes and 41 seconds, marking her as the first local female finisher.</p>

<p>JAKE PARRISH/Press Coeur d'Alene's Joel Kinnunen smiles in victory after being the first local finisher in the 13th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene. Kinnunen finished in ten hours, 22 minutes and 16 seconds.</p>

<p>JAKE PARRISH/Press Morgan Busko of New York holds up the Ironman Coeur d'Alene finish line tape after finishing with a time of ten hours, 24 minutes and 45 seconds, marking her as the fastest female in the race.</p>

<p>JAKE PARRISH/Press Sean Johnson, left, and Joshua Pare cheer on Ironman athletes as they make their way down Northwest Boulevard during the bike portion of the triathlon.</p>

<p>JAKE PARRISH/Press Ann Johnson, left, and Laura Koepke cheer on Ironman athletes as they race the bike portion on Sherman Avenue.</p>

<p>JAKE PARRISH/Press Kevin Portmann of Carlsbad, Calif. takes his final steps of Ironman Coeur d'Alene as he approaches the finish line with a time of nine hours, 28 minutes and 29 seconds, making him the top finisher of the triathlon.</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press Karissa Wilson of Cle Elum, Wash. begins the climb up Mica Grade on Highway 95.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

<p>More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos</p>

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;JAKE PARRISH/Press In this in-camera double-exposure, Kristen Yax and a competitor race the 112-mile bike portion of the Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;JAKE PARRISH/Press Greg Gervais of Coeur d'Alene recieves his finisher medal after completing the Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon in ten hours, 40 minutes and 41 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;JAKE PARRISH/Press Timothy Reimink of Miami, Florida is sprayed with sunscreen as he prepares for the 112-mile bike portion.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;In this in-camera double-exposure, Ironman athletes dash out of Lake Coeur d'Alene to make their way to the swim-to-bike transition stage during Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon on Sunday, August 21, 2016.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;In this in-camera double-exposure, Ironman athletes feel the heat during the 26.2-mile running portion of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Ironman Coeur d'Alene first-place male finisher Kevin Portmann celebrates after crossing the finish line on Sunday, August 21, 2016.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;JAKE PARRISH/Press Eric Stimach of Belleville, Mich. treks through the first loop of the 26.2 mile run of the Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon on Sunday. More than 1,300 athletes from around the world participated in the annual race.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;JAKE PARRISH/Press An Ironman athlete runs underneath the Coeur d'Alene Resort skybridge on her second loop of the 26.2 mile running portion.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;JAKE PARRISH/Press Dan Sawyer of Wisconsin has his wetsuit pulled off by volunteers at the swim-to-bike transition stage.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;JAKE PARRISH/Press Tim Cotreau of Manchester, New Hampshire navigates the turn-around corner of the 2.4 mile swim portion.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;JAKE PARRISH/Press Alyssa Gersdorf of Hayden finishes the Ironman Coeur d'Alene with a time of 12 hours, 19 minutes and 41 seconds, marking her as the first local female finisher.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;JAKE PARRISH/Press Coeur d'Alene's Joel Kinnunen smiles in victory after being the first local finisher in the 13th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene. Kinnunen finished in ten hours, 22 minutes and 16 seconds.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;JAKE PARRISH/Press Morgan Busko of New York holds up the Ironman Coeur d'Alene finish line tape after finishing with a time of ten hours, 24 minutes and 45 seconds, marking her as the fastest female in the race.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;JAKE PARRISH/Press Sean Johnson, left, and Joshua Pare cheer on Ironman athletes as they make their way down Northwest Boulevard during the bike portion of the triathlon.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;JAKE PARRISH/Press Ann Johnson, left, and Laura Koepke cheer on Ironman athletes as they race the bike portion on Sherman Avenue.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;JAKE PARRISH/Press Kevin Portmann of Carlsbad, Calif. takes his final steps of Ironman Coeur d'Alene as he approaches the finish line with a time of nine hours, 28 minutes and 29 seconds, making him the top finisher of the triathlon.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press Karissa Wilson of Cle Elum, Wash. begins the climb up Mica Grade on Highway 95.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;LOREN BENOIT/Press More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;More than 1,300 athletes from around the world gathered on Coeur d'Alene's City Beach on the morning of August 21, 2016 for the start of the 14th annual Ironman Coeur d'Alene triathlon. Participants were challenged to a 2.4-mile open water swim in Lake Coeur d'Alene, followed by a 122-mile bike ride and finishing the race with a 26.2-mile run. Thousands of spectators cheered on the athletes as they raced through the 94-degree weather for the event. To purchase photo, please visit www.cdapress.com/photos&lt;/p&gt;