Triathletes conquer 2nd annual triathlon

A triathlon competitor breaks through the water for air during the 500 meter swim, May 30, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 500-meter lap swim was grouped into three different heats based on the swimmer’s lap time. After 20 lengths of the pool, competitors took off on their bikes for the next leg of the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Triathletes conquer 2nd annual triathlon

Tony Farrington, 31st Security Forces Squadron, dips into the pool before the triathlon race begins, May 30, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 500-meter lap swim was grouped into three different heats based on the swimmer’s lap time. After 20 lengths of the pool, competitors took off on their bikes for the next leg of the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Triathletes conquer 2nd annual triathlon

A triathlon competitor pedals through an intersection to complete the second leg of Aviano’s 2nd Annual Triathlon, May 30, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Approximately 45 people competed in this year’s triathlon, where they swam 500 meters, biked 16 kilometers and ran five kilometers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Triathletes conquer 2nd annual triathlon

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle Rollins, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron, pedals along the 16-kilometer route to the next checkpoint, May 30, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Approximately 45 people competed in this year’s triathlon, where they swam 500 meters, biked 16 kilometers and ran five kilometers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Triathletes conquer 2nd annual triathlon

Bicycles rest on racks as competitors finish the five kilometer run portion of the triathlon, May 30, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Approximately 45 people competed in Aviano’s 2nd Annual Triathlon, where they swam 500 meters, biked 16 kilometers and ran five kilometers during the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Triathletes conquer 2nd annual triathlon

Tony Farrington, 31st Security Forces Squadron, sprints to the finish line to complete Aviano’s 2nd Annual Triathlon, May 30, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Approximately 45 people competed in the triathlon, where they swam 500 meters, biked 16 kilometers and ran five kilometers during the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Triathletes conquer 2nd annual triathlon

U.S. Air Force Maj. Rachel Weber, 31st Dental Squadron, races through the finish line to complete Aviano’s 2nd Annual Triathlon, May 30, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Approximately 45 people competed in the triathlon, where they swam 500 meters, biked 16 kilometers and ran five kilometers during the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Triathletes conquer 2nd annual triathlon

Published June 2, 2015
By Airman 1st Class Cary Smith
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Team Aviano members recently competed in Aviano's 2nd Annual Triathlon hosted by Aviano Sports Medicine and the 31st Force Support Squadron, May 30, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Approximately 45 people competed in this year's triathlon, where they swam 500 meters, biked 16 kilometers and ran five kilometers.