photo by: John Young

British professional triathlete Emma-Kate Ludbury raises the Ironman banner above her head after winning the professional women's division of the Kansas Ironman triathlon, held Sunday at Clinton Lake State Park.

photo by: John Young

Australian professional triathlete Craig Alexander pumps his fist as he nears the finish line of the Kansas Ironman triathlon, held Sunday at Clinton Lake State Park.

photo by: John Young

Michael Martin, Sioux Falls, S.D., races through the first transition area with his bicycle while competing in the Kansas Ironman triathlon, held Sunday at Clinton Lake State Park.

photo by: John Young

Troy Thompson, West Des Moines, Iowa, leads a pack of cyclists out of the first transition area while they compete in the Kansas Ironman triathlon, held Sunday at Clinton Lake State Park.

photo by: John Young

Maggie Smith, Andover, adjusts her helmet in the first transition area as she prepares to depart on her bicycle while competing in the Kansas Ironman triathlon, held Sunday at Clinton Lake State Park.

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A lifeguard watches over competitors as they compete in the swimming portion of the Kansas Ironman triathlon, held Sunday at Clinton Lake State Park.

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Steve Ryan, Wildwood, Mo., emerges from the water with other competitors while they compete in the Kansas Ironman triathlon, held Sunday at Clinton Lake State Park.

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Medals like these were given to all competitors who finished the Kansas Ironman triathlon, held Sunday at Clinton Lake State Park.

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British professional triathlete Emma-Kate Lidbury gives two thumbs up after placing first in the professional women's division of the Kansas Ironman triathlon, held Sunday at Clinton Lake State Park.

photo by: John Young

Australian professional triathlete Craig Alexander hoists the Ironman banner above his head after placing first in the Kansas Ironman triathlon, held Sunday at Clinton Lake State Park.

photo by: John Young

Participants in the Kansas Ironman run past an encouraging sign during the triathlon, held Sunday at Clinton Lake State Park.