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Spectators watch swimmers along Monroe Harbor. Race organizers estimate around 500,000 spectators watched the triathlon.

Taking a quick breather in the swim to bike transition. Volunteers were on hand to help swimmers out of the water safely.

The sprawling transition area held gear for around 8,000 athletes.

Down the ramp off of Lakeshore Drive and nearing the transition area.

Sprinting in the last leg of the bike portion.

Under Lakeshore Drive to complete the bike leg.

Athletes head out to the run course along the south lakefront.

Cheering on runners with inspiration from "Larry the Cable Guy."

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