Kona Uncovered: 2011 Athletic Swimwear

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Triathlete magazine stormed Kona and the Mauna Lani Bay hotel and resort for its annual swimsuit issue. Five athlete-models—including Claudia Abreu, winner of the Triathlete.com Swimsuit Model Search—landed on the Big Island last March. In tow, duffle bag upon duffle bag of 2011 swimwear, purpose-built for real swimming, but cool enough for lampin’ on the beach while showing off a “body by triathlon.”

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Claudia Abreu, Triathlete.com Model Search winner

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Photos: Swimsuits – Claudia Abreu

Lesley Paterson, professional triathlete

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Lindsey Kurhajetz, race director and age-group triathlete

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Angi Greene, age-group triathlete

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Dan Hugo, professional triathlete

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