Escape From Alcatraz

Alcatraz organizers say water conditions were not the cause of death.

Spain’s Javier Gomez and the United States’ Heather Jackson biked their way to victories at the iconic Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.

The iconic 1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to shore is a challenge that 2,000 triathletes take on every year during the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon.

A look at some of the key features that make the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon different from every other triathlon out there.

The race will take place earlier than usual in 2013 to accommodate America’s Cup.

Alcatraz veterans Andy Potts and Leanda Cave once again took the wins in San Francisco.

Triathlete.com is giving two lucky readers the chance to win race entries to this year's sold-out Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon.

In this Weekend Wrap Up we travel from the tropical Challenge Cairns to the European Dextro Energy ITU World Championship Series in Madrid, Spain. On the domestic front we tap into the Deuceman Triathlon in AZ and the epic Escape From Alcatraz triathlon in San Francisco, CA.

Temperatures this year hovered around 52 degrees Fahrenheit and currents were stronger than normal. More than 2,000 professionals and age-groupers took to the water on Sunday, June 5, jumping off the San Francisco Belle ferry.

Top names such as Andy Potts, Craig Alexander and Leanda Cave took to the waters. Taking the titles for 2011 were American Andy Potts and New Zealander Nicky Samuels.

More than 2,000 athletes from 40 countries will descend upon San Francisco this weekend for the annual Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.

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