Benjamin Kelly faced some adversity during the 400-yard swim at Sunday’s Iron Horse Triathlon and knew he needed to make up time.
A competitor swims toward the dock at Lake Palourde during the 400-yard swim that was the first of three components in Sunday’s Iron Horse Triathlon.
Triathletes will converge on Lake End Parkway Sunday for the third annual Iron Horse Triathlon. The event, which is expected to feature more than 300 competitors, was sold out this year. Above, bicyclists take off in the second of three events in the event. It also features swimming and running. (The Daily Review/File Photo)
The third annual Iron Horse Triathlon will be held out of Lake End Parkway in Morgan City Sunday morning.
A plaque was given to Glenda McFarlain of Crowley Sunday during the Iron Horse Triathlon awards ceremony at Lake End Parkway in Morgan City. McFarlain is battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Proceeds from Sunday’s raise will go to the Blaiseman Foundation, which looks to raise awareness and funds for the
treatment and cure of ALS. She was presented the plaque by three participants in Sunday’s competition, Jay Duhon and J.D. Meche, both of Crowley, and KO Kennedy of Lafayette. The trio know McFarlain and dedicated their races to her. Above, Duhon gives McFarlain her plaque. (The Daily Review Photos/Geoff Stoute )
Shreveport triathlete Horacio D’Agostino came to the Iron Horse Triathlon for the first time Sunday and came away with a first-place overall finish.
The second annual Iron Horse Triathlon will be held in and near Lake End Parkway Sunday. The event will feature a 400-yard swim, a 14-mile bike ride and a 2.5-mile run. Above, competitors in last year’s event partake in the run. (The Daily Review/File Photo)
A year ago following the inaugural Iron Horse Triathlon, Clay Leonard said how participants warned that Leonard “better watch out” because they created a “monster” with its success.