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Triathletes compete in Sparta

| 26 Jul 2016 | 03:04
    Tracey Swenson of Sparta Township finished in 28th place overall with a time of 1:13:54. She also finished first in the female 50-54 age category with the time of 1:13:54.56.
    Tracey Swenson of Sparta Township finished in 28th place overall with a time of 1:13:54. She also finished first in the female 50-54 age category with the time of 1:13:54.56.
    Triathlon organizer Eleanor Young (pointing) speaks with volunteers.
    Triathlon organizer Eleanor Young (pointing) speaks with volunteers.
    Kelsey Husk of Lafayette, Pa., Cynthia Benedict of Middletown, N.Y., and Hannah Calderon of Newton, begin the cycling part.
    Kelsey Husk of Lafayette, Pa., Cynthia Benedict of Middletown, N.Y., and Hannah Calderon of Newton, begin the cycling part.
    Triathlete Laura White of Newton pedals during the cycling part of the triathlon. White finished in 138th place overall with a time of 1:40:57.
    Triathlete Laura White of Newton pedals during the cycling part of the triathlon. White finished in 138th place overall with a time of 1:40:57.
    Rob Rohel, 36, of Sussex rides during the cycling part of the triathlon. Rohel finished in 9th place overall with a time of 1:07:48.
    Rob Rohel, 36, of Sussex rides during the cycling part of the triathlon. Rohel finished in 9th place overall with a time of 1:07:48.
    Sarah Dalfol, 37, of Sparta finished 36th overall with a time of 1:16:36.
    Sarah Dalfol, 37, of Sparta finished 36th overall with a time of 1:16:36.
    Triathlete Tracey Swenson of Sparta Township runs onto the beach from the water after finishing swimming during the triathlon. Swenson finished in 28th place overall with a time of 1:13:54. She also finished first in the female 50-54 age category with the time of 1:13:54.56.
    Triathlete Tracey Swenson of Sparta Township runs onto the beach from the water after finishing swimming during the triathlon. Swenson finished in 28th place overall with a time of 1:13:54. She also finished first in the female 50-54 age category with the time of 1:13:54.56.
    Liam Mchale, 16, of Sparta reaches the finish line in 23rd place with a time of 1:12:52. Mchale finished in third place in the male 19 and under category with a time of 1:12:52.58.
    Liam Mchale, 16, of Sparta reaches the finish line in 23rd place with a time of 1:12:52. Mchale finished in third place in the male 19 and under category with a time of 1:12:52.58.

SPARTA — The Seventh Annual Pass It Along Lake Mohawk Triathlon took place on Saturday, July 23.
Triathletes from the region converged at Lake Mohawk in Sparta Township, New Jersey for the event. The triathlon consists of a half mile swim followed by a 10.8-mile bike ride and ends in a 3.1-mile run.
— Photos by George Leroy Hunter