Matt Chrabot and Sarah Haskins were the winners of the 2011 Life Time Chicago Triathlon. Eric Wynn was there to bring us some impressions from the event.

All images © Eric Wynn / Life Time Fitness

Thousands of athletes line up in Chicago.

Many arms churning the water.

Mtt Chrabot battled Greg Bennett all day.

Sara McLarty was on the mind of many as she raced in Chicago, and Sara clearly had her dad in her thoughts.

Cranking, cranking and cranking.

There was quite a bit of action in the men's race.

Filip Ospaly could feel the heat.

Running side-by-side but no time to chat.

Sarah Haskins had a good day in Chicago.

And the winner is Matt Chrabot.

Runner-up Greg Bennett cools down after the race.

Sarah Haskins took the win.

Congrats for runner-up Alicia Kaye.

Fourth place for Lindsey Jerdonek.

Sara McLarty crosses the line.

Big group hug after the finishline.

Meanwhile the streets in Chicago are still very busy.

Almost there, almost there.