Highlights from the 2015 Edure Batavia Triathlon

And they're off and racing in the long course, starting duties done in style by gold sponsor Ian Blayney.

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Hard to see how anybody is going to top this trio for the best dressed prize! Special is the word...

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How happy is this man with a microphone in his hand? And he's doing a great job too!! (but don't tell him that!)

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Short course competitors are well into their event now too - half the distance but just as competitive - look at that swim start!

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Great to have a dedicated team from the Geraldton City Band on site today keeping the crowds happy with tasty bacon & egg sandwiches and sausage sizzle.

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One of the drinks station teams from Bendigo Bank Geraldton Community Bank Branch gets ready to serve up water to our runners. Thanks team!

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Can't get much closer than this in the women's race! Kate Bevilaqua and Renee Baker are neck and neck as they turn for the final 5km run.

Posted by Endure Batavia Triathlon on Saturday, April 18, 2015

These guys have been great entertainment, even in the team changeover box. And they've just crossed the line first in men's team comp. Special indeed!

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There's a great crowd at the finish line to clap everyone home. and our volunteer marshals in their glowing hi-vis vests are still hard at work. Plenty more finishers to come, but everyone is on the run now.

Posted by Endure Batavia Triathlon on Saturday, April 18, 2015

And this is what today is all about. This man is such an inspiration. Beardy crossed the finish line to great claps and...

Posted by Endure Batavia Triathlon on Saturday, April 18, 2015