Australia’s Paul Matthews and the United States’ Alicia Kaye pulled off mid-season victories at the 2011 Washington D.C. Triathlon. Check out this photo gallery, featuring both pros and age groupers, from photographer Kris Mendoza.
Washington D.C. Triathlon
A female cyclist rides down Constitution Avenue. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Two cyclists pass through a residential area of Washington, DC. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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A cyclist has eyes set on the finish as he rides down the beautiful course along the Potomac. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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A female cyclist passes oncoming athletes in the two-loop Olympic distance course. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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A pack of cyclists pass by the steps to the Lincoln Memorial on their second loop on the bike course. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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A cyclist whizzes by the backside of the Lincoln Memorial. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Pro James Bales gets re-energized after passing his own small cheering section. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Medals await deserving finishers at the finish line. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Paul Matthews (AUS) approaches the finish line after holding his lead on the run course. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Matthews wins first overall with a time of 1:49:58, just one week after winning Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Alicia Kaye realizes the win is hers in the pro women’s divison and celebrates as she heads for the tape. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Kaye, who is Canadian born, but just recently became an American citizen, celebrated winning in the nation’s capitol. “This concept of being an American, and then winning today, I knew that would be really special,” Kaye said. Photo: Kris Mendoza
Finish Line Moments
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The Wassner twins, Rebeccah and Laurel, cross the finish line together. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Pro Missy Kuck (USA) jumps into an empty tub of ice at the finish line after a hard battle with the pavement. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Athletes enter the transition area well before sunrise, with the Washington Monument as their backdrop. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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The elite men’s wave prepare to start the swim. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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A swimmer comes up for a breath while swimming in the Potomac. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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The swim course takes its first turn around the 700m buoy right in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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An athlete rides comfortably. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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The business district of Washington DC can be seen in the distance as this cyclist whizzes by. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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A cyclist rides out of the saddle on the fairly flat bike course. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Riders cruise across Arlington Memorial Bridge on the bike course. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Bikers cruise down Arlington Memorial Bridge halfway into the bike course. Photo info: Kris Mendoza
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Athletes pass under a misting tent to clean off after a swim in the Potomac. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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An age grouper gets ready to tackle the run course while in T2. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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The female pros await their in-water swim start. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Swimmers pass underneath the Arlington Memorial Bridge with 500 meters left in the swim. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Paul Matthews makes the final turn on the bike course with well over a minute lead. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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The chase pack is still on the prowl, with pro Chris Foster leading the way. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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The Capitol Building stands in its grandeur as the backdrop for one of two triathlons in our Nation’s capitol. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Tim Reed (AUS), who came in second place overall with a time of 1:51:08, congratulates Matthews for the win. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Matthews hoists the finish line tape and celebrates his victory. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Stanislav Krylov, who finished in third place in Eagleman 70.3 just a week before, looks over his shoulder before darting towards the finish chute. Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Nicole Kelleher (USA) comes in second place with an official time of 2:02:52 . Photo: Kris Mendoza
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Pro Christine Jeffrey approaches the finish line. Photo: Kris Mendoza
