More than 800 kids participated in the first Atlanta Kids Triathlon in Norcross, Georgia, on Sunday, August 26.
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More than 800 kids participated in the first Atlanta Kids Triathlon in Norcross, Georgia, on Sunday, August 26.
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The junior participants, ages 5 to 10, swam 100 yards, biked three miles and ran half a mile. The seniors, ages 11 to 15, swam 200 yards, biked six miles and ran a mile.
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The junior participants, ages 5 to 10, swam 100 yards, biked three miles and ran half a mile. The seniors, ages 11 to 15, swam 200 yards, biked six miles and ran a mile.
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Mascot Freddie Falcon and Atlanta Falcon cheerleaders show up to cheer on the kids.
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Mascot Freddie Falcon and Atlanta Falcon cheerleaders show up to cheer on the kids.
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Lincoln Fletcher, 5, tightens his goggles before jumping in the pool.
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Lincoln Fletcher, 5, tightens his goggles before jumping in the pool.
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Lifeguards are stationed in every swim lane to ensure the kids' safety.
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Lifeguards are stationed in every swim lane to ensure the kids' safety.
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Jonah Jennings, 5, keeps her head up while powering through the 100-yard swim.
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Jonah Jennings, 5, keeps her head up while powering through the 100-yard swim.
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Two junior participants take a mini-break halfway through their swim portion.
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Two junior participants take a mini-break halfway through their swim portion.
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A junior takes a big breath before diving back into the water.
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A junior takes a big breath before diving back into the water.
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One participant mocks competitors with this message: "You just got beat by a 6 yr old."
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One participant mocks competitors with this message: "You just got beat by a 6 yr old."
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Two senior boys race it out at the end of their 200-yard swim.
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Two senior boys race it out at the end of their 200-yard swim.
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Jonah Jennings gets help from a race volunteer as she puts her sneakers on after the swim.
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Jonah Jennings gets help from a race volunteer as she puts her sneakers on after the swim.
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A volunteer gives Lincoln Fletcher a push to send him on his three-mile bike ride.
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A volunteer gives Lincoln Fletcher a push to send him on his three-mile bike ride.
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Jonah Jennings, left, rides her new two-wheel bike with pride.
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Jonah Jennings, left, rides her new two-wheel bike with pride.
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Waves of kids go through the race stages as trackers on their ankles keep the official times.
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Waves of kids go through the race stages as trackers on their ankles keep the official times.
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Families cheer on their kids from the sidelines.
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Families cheer on their kids from the sidelines.
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Lincoln Fletcher takes a minute to catch his breath before starting his half-mile run.
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Lincoln Fletcher takes a minute to catch his breath before starting his half-mile run.
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Supporters wait at the finish line with water and towels for the young athletes.
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Supporters wait at the finish line with water and towels for the young athletes.
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Jonah Jennings, left, puts her all into the last few yards of the triathlon.
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Jonah Jennings, left, puts her all into the last few yards of the triathlon.
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Jonah Jennings smiles for her mom before heading off to get some free ice cream.
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Jonah Jennings smiles for her mom before heading off to get some free ice cream.
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Kennan Milford, 10, crosses the finish line ahead of the rest of his group.
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Kennan Milford, 10, crosses the finish line ahead of the rest of his group.
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