Crossing the finish line
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Alicia Kaye pedals hard during the bike portion of the Pro women's race as part of the REV3 Florida HalfRev Triathlon in South Sarasota County Sunday.
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Pro men's first-place winner Jesse Thomas celebrates.
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Pro men's second-place winner Andrew Starykowicz.
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Pro women's first-place winner Becky Lavelle celebrates her victory at Sunday's Rev3 Triathlon in South Sarasota County.
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Pro women's first-place winner Becky Lavelle gives Nicole Kelleher, who came in second, a congratulatory hug after the race.
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Heather Butcher of North Port strides toward the finish line Sunday.
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Viktor Zyemtsev, pro men's third-place winner.
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Viktor Zyemtsev, pro men's third-place winner.
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Pro women's second-place winner, Nicole Kelleher, greets well wishers.
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Pro women's third-place winner, Jessica Meyers.
VENICE — Sarasota and Charlotte county motorists were not alone Sunday. Over 600 bicyclists joined the morning commute on portions of State Road 776 and Tamiami Trail. The inaugural REV3 Florida HalfRev Triathlon kicked off at 7:50 a.m. at Maxine Barritt Park in Venice. The 56-mile bicycling part of the race meandered through congested county roadways, causing delays. With only two minor accidents, and pumping an estimated $1 million into the counties combined, race officials consider the event a success.
“This was the first time this event has been held in Florida. Everything went smooth,” said race director John Letourneau. “I’m sure some drivers out there got a little angry, but that is going to happen. I’m just happy things went as well as they did.”
