30th Escape from Alcatraz
Kemper and Cave win.
For Hunter Kemper (USA) and Leanda Cave (GBR), it was simply a matter of having the best runs of the day that propelled them to their victories at the 30th Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.
Kemper swam the 1.5 mile course in 22:56, biked 18 miles in 46:39, and ran 8 miles in 44:14. While Cave swam 24:57, biked 52:01, and ran 52:07.
Cave also won in 2007 and 2008 (interrupted by Mary Beth Ellis last year), while Kemper won in 2005.
Top 5 Pro Men
1. Hunter Kemper (USA)Â 1:58:21
2. Bevan Docherty (NZL)Â 2:00:24
3. Andy Potts (USA)Â 2:02:02
4. Chris McCormack (AUS)Â 2:02:08
5. Francesc Godoy (ESP)Â 2:02:12
Top 5 Pro Women
1. Leanda Cave (GBR)Â 2:14:34
2. Jenna Shoemaker (USA) 2:14:47
3. Mary Beth Ellis (USA)Â 2:17:27
4. Michellie Jones (AUS)Â 2:20:37
5. Rebecca Witinok-Huber (USA)Â 2:26:02