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![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-4850c4c2-664b-4cd7-bf73-f55c075a7aca.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-b9941aae-a961-4541-a183-01015cdeac77.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Matias Palavecino reacts as he comes across the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-168a84f7-906b-49fb-91a0-8fbb5ad79e6e.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Matias Palavecino reacts as he comes across the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-dffb17e4-ea72-48a5-9463-b2920b270e0f.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Matias Palavecino hugs Patricio Palavecino after he crossed the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-758f31eb-d736-49a1-ae63-15173ea51459.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Matias Palavecino hugs Patricio Palavecino after he crossed the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-d3924f2a-c998-4860-85a1-d46f53a13cad.jpeg?width=660&height=438&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Volunteers and supporters cheer for Van Fletcher after he crossed the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-e9400a69-5d60-4eed-a92f-db01f814cd3c.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Volunteers and supporters cheer for Van Fletcher after he crossed the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-4d84e571-a7a5-49bf-8bca-845f787b8bb1.jpeg?width=660&height=453&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-370b5643-48ab-4fca-99dd-780de5a6e4bb.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Volunteers and supporters cheer for Luke Davis after he crossed the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-4112af2f-e20b-46da-88ea-f7b3d81956e5.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Volunteers and supporters cheer for Luke Davis after he crossed the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-7782c5f0-b4bd-4ae6-b4ab-95afb274c996.jpeg?width=502&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-bc6e97a5-5acc-41d2-9793-364490343bb7.jpeg?width=571&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-b87bcbc5-dc13-441f-8c19-553f03a136eb.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-b748bc8b-30cb-4976-b2ba-aefdc4aef57e.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-d5232952-885b-4c25-8c1b-b8e99f46e99c.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-5f11e4f3-6a3a-4f34-aabe-07c870d680db.jpeg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-d8bca581-1864-4cb6-9c36-7684fd27b758.jpeg?width=660&height=528&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-ae9b94a0-cd7a-4654-aeb3-1c9551772795.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-f22ff204-9975-4617-8a95-446248db6ecb.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-f70a18fb-eeb2-441a-9a57-f29d11fa2f03.jpeg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-8d630312-cdd4-4f1b-a9b3-90b65c9c97da.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-3029b283-7faa-4969-a85c-b7a6a5432609.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-9aff37b9-a44e-4178-861f-7ea8ee708b39.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-456c9b80-c109-44ba-8725-0d34e1727d4a.jpeg?width=660&height=460&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-ecf5e7a1-0625-445d-8b35-dbee221b68d3.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-47b2ca11-d12c-424c-8abf-90b1145c86bd.jpeg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-97cdaec5-2721-4644-9e20-c5d467102652.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-2bb435d1-a6fe-4a03-88ed-843b8c7c767c.jpeg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-75a23757-a76e-41cc-b038-a73f25a6a348.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-38a05b20-dbe4-4b3f-8e22-776f76bd2978.jpeg?width=491&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-6e732a94-29a0-4288-a83b-27964e481400.jpeg?width=660&height=434&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-dd93d608-7dee-4f1c-a565-fda68083d399.jpeg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-6a34a035-6069-45ed-927d-959c9b34ae51.jpeg?width=660&height=563&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-b31407aa-30f9-473a-821c-92abb2de7730.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Volunteers and supporters cheer for Van Fletcher during the bike portion of the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-68249e1c-0727-46b2-88bd-9f21cdaffe55.jpeg?width=476&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Volunteers and supporters cheer for Van Fletcher during the bike portion of the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-9792c707-1fb9-48fd-8bf8-12d755480a5b.jpeg?width=397&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-8c56c96c-ddda-4be2-affb-3e2e93a4d629.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-2fee32e1-66a9-40e8-9264-76560b64d8cb.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-1d0c0e5a-a5c2-421d-84b7-f088ef216840.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-898887e6-3f3b-4ad3-bf31-3db7f40d2ac8.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-2efe2d43-e1d4-47a8-aade-e6d19ce15b55.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Volunteers and supporters cheer for Matias Palavecino after he crossed the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-84b5d7a6-06ba-4e5c-aad9-8972caab5c35.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Volunteers and supporters cheer for Matias Palavecino after he crossed the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-9240f7a6-c2f0-4d8d-9323-28c2c15f1f34.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-af5e7359-a45f-4c9e-be61-d29813628adf.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Volunteers and supporters cheer for Matias Palavecino as he comes across the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-34883189-7065-4ccc-b617-6900128ec284.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Volunteers and supporters cheer for Matias Palavecino as he comes across the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Volunteers and supporters cheer for Van Fletcher after he crossed the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-1d1f6f3d-e424-459b-8960-bd5db729bb32.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Volunteers and supporters cheer for Van Fletcher after he crossed the finish line in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-6761764e-1a6d-4fac-9047-7e5265ece9e9.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-2c36c29d-329c-401c-8a40-f3895bdf74ff.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-00f015e4-ec35-4b0e-a197-e37803fc58fa.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-2ceda3a2-bc8d-4caf-a539-e031241d99e0.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-9b68fc12-65a1-45ca-8d8f-9dcce4a07746.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-f2eb1995-ee22-481e-82e3-cadcc1101016.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-d244801e-cad2-4d33-9670-4751889569dd.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-adee8906-c276-4865-9508-41ae06a3fa34.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-ef784963-fcbc-446a-9cca-13aae7832180.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-732e4551-32e5-4a70-826a-2b450ed5caea.jpeg?width=660&height=444&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-c0196639-feae-43b6-9342-2b597618b8a5.jpeg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-1b2be694-6657-4a89-aa7f-f631946def00.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-bfc6f1f2-e694-49ad-9408-93b78ba3e987.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-d3dc3c31-715d-4c17-96bb-1ac685bfdf13.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-f3fd87fa-7d55-4e7d-99f1-53badfccfaeb.jpeg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-498185a6-56ce-4075-94cf-011fbd230a9e.jpeg?width=660&height=551&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
Wilmington StarNews![Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]](/gcdn/authoring/2019/10/19/NSTN/ghows_image-NC-230adb98-6aaf-4f22-83c2-e10b862f3755.jpeg?width=660&height=476&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Athletes take part in the IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday, October 19, 2019. More than 3,000 competed in the event that included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. [KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS]
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