?Tri, tri again?: Large field competes in 4th City Triathlon

Saturday?s triathlon drew a large field of out-of-town participants ? including Cathleen Johnson, shown during the 350-meter swim ? as well as several local competitors, including relay team member Rickey Minton, shown beginning his 15.25-mile bike ride.

Athletes from six states hit the pool Saturday morning, after waiting out a 30-minute delay due to lightning in the area. When the action began, Gennari was the first to hit the water, and once again was the first to cross the finish line.

Athletes entered the pool in an interval start fashion and proceeded to swim seven laps to complete the 350- meter leg.

The bike course was next, as riders exited the Civic Center parking lot and made their way to the McMinnville bypass for a 15.25-mile ride. After entering the staging area at the Civic Center, athletes then put on their running shoes and made their way down Clark Blvd. and through the surrounding neighborhood, working their way back to the finish line at the Civic Center to complete the 3.1-mile course.

While most competitors were from out of town, several locals completed the three-stage event, including two relay teams.

For times and results of the winners and local participants, see Wednesday?s edition of the Southern Standard.