Today we present another fine image gallery from the 2012 AVIA Wildflower Triathlon festival and all these images come from our shooter Kerry Yndestad. This 30th edition of the Wildflower Triathlon saw Jesse Thomas successfully defend his title and Heather Jackson break the course record. Thomas actually had recorded a very fine 3:58:59 which was bested only by the unreal 3:53:43 Terenzo Bozzone recorded in 2006, and the 3:55:57 of Michael Raelert in 2010. But there wasn't just Pro action around Lake San Antonio.


All images © Kerry Yndestad / slowtwitch.com

Ready to get into the water of Lake San Antonio.

But where is Waldo?

Coach Siri Lindley gives up her jacket for some last minute goggle cleaning action.

Overhead camera action.

Dustin McLarty and Clayton Fettell led the men out of the water.

XTERRA Pro Dan Hugo in action after the swim.

The transition area is huge at Wildflower.

Joseph Lampe was among the early leaders on the bike.

Jesse Thomas cruising along wearing bib number 1.

There was no doubt that Heather Jackson was on a mission.

Charisa Warnick on the way to 5th place.

Repeat winner Jesse Thomas showed that last year's title was no fluke.

Timothy Carlson chats with runner-up Jordan Rapp.

Heather Jackson broke the course record in 4:26:29.

Linsey Corbin had a good race, but Jackson was just better on the day.

All the way from Honolulu, Hawaii.

The medals await the finishers.

There is plenty of stuff to do for folks of all ages.

Willie Stewart is an inspiration for all of us.

Lauren Capone was the female amateur champion and did the long course in 5:04:21.