Nearly 4,000 women raced the Danskin Triathlon July 8 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

Lauren Jensen of New Berlin, Wis., finished first place (1:05:37) for the fourth year in a row. Jensen has participated in the Danskin series since the 1990s. "There's such a comaraderie and such support from women to women," she said.

At Danskin, however, last place is just as notable. Sally Edwards, who has competed in every Danskin triathlon since its inception in 1990 and serves as the series' spokesperson, finished in final place to ensure that no other woman had to be last across the finish line.

"The Danskin Tri Series celebrates women and champions the reality that women can overcome and accomplish any goal they set for themselves," said Maggie Sullivan, Danskin Triathlon Series Director.

Spectators await the start of the race.

Eventual winner Lauren Jensen is the first to exit the water with a sub-10 minute half-mile swim through Lake Andrea (9:35 swim, 1:05:37 final time).

Athletes give each other high fives before the start of their wave.

Lauren Jensen wins for the fourth year in a row (1:05:37). Jensen has participated in the Danskin Series since the 1990s. "There's an energy here," she said. "There's nothing like it in any other race."

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