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Ben Hoffman was surrounded by photographers and fans as he checked in. That is pretty much standard fare for the pro athletes unless they can sneak in.
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German pro Andreas Böcherer has been able to fly under the radar here but make no mistake, this man is dangerous.
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Another German to watch out for is Patrick Lange who won the 2016 IRONMAN North American Championships in Texas.
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Brit age grouper Alison Rowatt knows how to suffer and put it all out on the line.
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American Heather Jackson looked very relaxed and calm when she checked in.
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Aussie Luke McKenzie will be shining in bright orange tomorrow.
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German Andreas Raelert has been close before and would love to be even closer.
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Brit Tim Don is always ready for shenanigans but is full business when it matters.
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What can we say here?
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Trevor and Heather Wurtele are among 8 pro athletes racing on a Cervelo P5X tomorrow. Word also has it that one age grouper will start on one.
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Team Every Man Jack came in in full force and they have 19 athletes at the start.
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It will be the first big dance in Kona for German Daniela Sämmler.
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Moto GP racer Ben Bostrom qualified for Kona and he has Dave Mirra on his bike and the name Dave Mirra on his bib number.
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German Julia Gajer is in great form and ready to pounce tomorrow.
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Melissa Hauschildt checked in relatively early.
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We all admire Hector Picard.
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Brit Joe Skipper is hoping to catch the front bunch tomorrow with a few other pros who might not come out of the water in a timely fashion.
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Kevin Collington tried to smile for the Banjo Ass photographer.
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After checking in his bike Sebastian Kienle obliged for some pics.