Going for the gold

A runner heads toward the finish with less than 100 yards to go at this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. David Shearon finished with the best overall time - 39 minutes 24 seconds. Wendy Ewing had the best time for females with 47 minutes 39 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Iron woman

Billie Madero, age 80, packs up after yet another “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. Madero, the oldest person to compete in the event, finished in one hour and 24 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Complete

Steve Rogers leaps across the finish line at this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. Rogers was 78th overall for alumni at 59 minutes and 59 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Family "Tries"

Kaylee Bartlett, age 11, hydrates after completing the bike portion of race as her mom, Kathy, attaches her bib before the start of the last leg of this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. Bartlett was 101st overall for first-time competitors and third in her age group at one hour and 16 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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In sight

Karynn Sutherlin, 46th Test Wing, looks up at the clock as she heads to the finish line of this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. Sutherlin was 33rd overall for alumni and first in her alumni age group finishing at 51 minutes and 59 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Nothing but a number

Billie Madero, age 80, walks the last mile of this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. Madero, the oldest person to compete in the event, finished in one hour and 24 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Finish strong

Dina Lasch cheers on her son Frank as he sprints toward the finish of this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. Lasch was 65th among first-time competitors finishing at one hour and six minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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From shadow into light

A runner heads toward the finish with less than 100 yards to go at this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. David Shearon finished with the best overall time - 39 minutes 24 seconds. Wendy Ewing had the best time for females with 47 minutes 39 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Ability not disability

Mary Newcomer, age 67, places her bike on a rack before beginning the run portion of this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. Newcomer completed her 14th triathlon in an hour and 46 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Triple tries

Runners move toward the final turn at this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Home stretch

Runners pass the final turn at this year’s “My First Tri” triathlon at Eglin Air Force Base Fla., June 18. Almost 350 people of all ages “tried” at the 12th annual event. The triathlon consists of a 200-meter swim, eight-mile bike ride, then a 2.5-mile run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Athletes of all ages compete in My 1st Tri: Run

Published June 21, 2011

Going for the gold

Iron woman

Complete

Family "Tries"

In sight

Nothing but a number

Finish strong

From shadow into light

Ability not disability

Triple tries

Home stretch