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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)  1:58:21

2. Bevan Docherty (NZL)  2:00:24

3. Andy Potts (USA)  2:02:02

4. Chris McCormack (AUS)  2:02:08

5. Francesc Godoy (ESP)  2:02:12

Top 5 Pro Women

1. Leanda Cave (GBR)  2:14:34

2. Jenna Shoemaker (USA) 2:14:47

3. Mary Beth Ellis (USA)  2:17:27

4. Michellie Jones (AUS)  2:20:37

5. Rebecca Witinok-Huber (USA)  2:26:02