Area Swimmers Compete In Inaugural Lumberjack Triathlon

Before many Williamsport residents were even out of bed on August 12, many triathletes were in the water ready for the start of the Lumberjack Triathlon.  It was a race that consisted of a 800 yard swim, 13.7 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run.  A map of the course can be viewed below,

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Many triathlons have the swimming leg in swimming pools where mass starts are avoided.  The Lumberjack Triathlon took advantage of the Williamsport's natural features with the swim in the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.

Triathletes waiting at the water's edge for the 7:30 AM start

The swimming leg of the Lumberjack Triathlon in the
West Branch of the Susquehanna River as swimmers cluster around the starting buoy.

Some swimmers prefer to hang in the back to avoid the melee at the start of the race

Winners of the 15-19 male division are recognized for their efforts; Shaun Smith (1st), Nathan Witmer (2nd), and Mitchel Smith (3rd).  Click on picture to enlarge.

 Overall results of the 2012 Lumberjack Triathlon can be viewed here and age group results here.  More pictures of the whole event can be viewed here.