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Challenge Roth’s Pre-Race Festivities

Challenge Roth athletes were treated to a premiere showing of the "We Are Triathletes" documentary.

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Challenge — As athletes, families and spectators arrive in Roth, they know there are home for the weekend. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Belinda Granger welcomes the athletes to a showing of the film We Are Triathletes, much of which was filmed during the 2014 Challenge Roth. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Great seats to watch a movie in a sunny afternoon. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Six stories of professional, age group, and challenged athletes showcase the goals, struggles, and satisfaction of competing in a long-distance triathlon. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Felix Walchshoefer, who is featured in the film, is enjoying watching with friends for the first time. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Some viewers feel more comfortable in an aero position while they watch. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Felix is emotional when on film he is telling the story of how his father started the event and was later present in a wheelchair after lung transplant surgery. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Roth siblings Paul (17) and Maja (14) have a rich history with the race. Paul remembers crossing the finish line with his father in 2014 and Maja was carried across the line at one week old! Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — While the athletes were at the pasta party, Roth residents and other visitors come to the Marketplatz for their own annual party, hosted by Radio 3. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

Challenge — Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image

After getting business done at the expo, Challenge Roth athletes were treated to a premiere showing of the “We Are Triathletes” documentary.

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