An annual, internationl event, held in different locations each year.
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At the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London |
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The first stage is swimming and here the participants are ready to dive in. |
The turbulence in the water is due to the swimmers |
The turbulence in the water is due to the swimmers |
Rescue boats escort the swimmers |
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The swimmers then run to their bicycles for the next leg of the Triathalon |
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Big screens showing the race in progress |
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The lady in green is the Womens' Champion |
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Cyclists completing the first lap - these are the leaders |
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A large cluster following the leaders some time later |
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The escort |
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After completing the cycling, they dismount and run several laps around the Serpentine |
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After completing the cycling, they dismount and run several laps around the Serpentine |
After completing the cycling, they dismount and run several laps around the Serpentine |
After completing the cycling, they dismount and run several laps around the Serpentine |
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The medals ceremony. |
The medals ceremony. The presentations were by Andrew Rose of Tata Steel |
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Britain and Russia triumphed. |
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