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By noon the athletes were lined up orderly as far as the eye could see.
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Amanda Stevens was one of the first Pros to drop off her bike.
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2005 Ironman World Champion Faris Al-Sultan moved swiftly into the transition area.
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Walking through the industry counting gauntlet.
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Sarah Piampiano and her ride approaching the entrance to the transition area.
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Lew Hollander is the man we all want to be when we grow up.
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A very relaxed Pete Jacobs awaited friends and support crew just to the side of the action.
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The Belgian Uplace team entered the check-in together.
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Many eyes will be on Jordan Rapp this year.
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We got Linsey Corbin to pause for us for a minute.
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Richard Lockley from the Von Drais company adjusts a bike race number.
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The Von Drais number holder is very nice and came to you courtesy of Shimano.
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What Greg Bennett will be able to do in Kona is a bit of a mystery.
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Mirinda Carfrae was mobbed when she checked-in.
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We ran into Andy Potts next to the Queen K hotel.
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Macca was in high spirits and looks lean and ready.
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Yes, this man will do the bike segment in Crocs, and then use a different pair of them for the run.
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The Quintana Roo Illicito of Kelly Williamson.
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Dir Bockel changed into more comfortable shoes before the bike check-in entrance.
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The Cervelo P5 of Caroline Steffen.
