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Live photo coverage from the 2015 Chattanooga Ironman

Pro Bree Wee claps the hands of fans along the run route during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Pro Thomas Gerlach transitions to the run during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Pro Ben Collins carries his running bag through the transition during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Pro Matt Chrabot carries his running back through the bike-run transition during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Pro athletes leave the transition point for the run during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Volunteers wait to hand gear bags to athletes finishing the bike portion of the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

A volunteer takes his bike as pro Eric Limkemann is the first to finish the bike portion of the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Tom Sullivan cheers after finishing the swim portion of the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Chuck Cates sticks out his tongue after finishing the swim portion of the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Edward Smith cheers after finishing the swim portion of the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

James Howard kisses his wife Christy after finishing the swim portion of the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Jane Eastham waits for a teammate at the end of the swim section of the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Fans cheer for athletes at Ross's Landing as they come in from the swim during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Jenny Kindt cheers after finishing the swim portion of the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Athletes make a pit stop at portable toilets during the first transition before leaving on the bike portion of the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Athletes swim in to Ross's Landing for the first transition during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Jeff Keith takes water from a volunteer at the first transition during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Volunteers rub sunscreen on Bill rushing at the first transition during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Richie Caiazza wheels his bike through the first transition during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Sydney Tervort hydrates at the first transition from swim to bike during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Chad Williamson leaves the first transition at Ross's Landing during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Adrienne Powell wheels her bike through the first transition during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Natalie McManamon searches for her cycling gear bag for the transition from swim to bike at Ross's Landing during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Athletes leave the cycling transition at Ross's Landing during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Cyclists leave the first transition during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Scott Hardy removes his swim gear at the Ross's Landing transition from swim to bike during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Laura Perry waves to spectators as she comes through the transition from swim to bike at Ross's Landing during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Justin Davis swims to the transition at Ross's Landing during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Amanda Gerke swims to the transition at Ross's Landing during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Volunteers direct athletes up a ramp at Ross's Landing for the transition from swim to bike during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Athletes run up a ramp at Ross's Landing for the transition from swim to bike during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Athletes run up a ramp at Ross's Landing for the transition from swim to bike during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Pro Thomas Gerlach removes his wetsuit as he comes through the first transition at Ross's Landing during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Pro Anna Cleaver comes through the first transition at Ross's Landing at just under 48 minutes during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

Pro competitor Adam O'Meara swims in to the first transition at Ross's Landing during the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

A volunteer takes her bike as pro Carrie Lester is the first female to finish the bike portion of the Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. This marks the second year the triathlon has been held in Chattanooga.

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