Trail of Tears Triathlon

Nearly 180 people took part in the Trail of Tears Triathlon Saturday, September 11, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Cyclists cruise downhill on Highway 177 Saturday, September 11, 2010 during the Trail of Tears Triathlon.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Bobby Terrell pumps through the running portion of the Trail of Tears Triathlon Saturday, September 11, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Steven Johnson makes his way to his bicycle after exiting Lake Boutin during the Trail of Tears Triathlon Saturday, September 11, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Runners press ahead during the running portion of the Trail of Tears Triathlon Saturday, September 11, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Athletes exit Lake Boutin during the swimming portion of the Trail of Tears Triathlon Saturday, September 11, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Mary Anne Faust pumps through the running portion of the Trail of Tears Triathlon Saturday, September 11, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Eric Redinger shows his enthusiasm for the cycling portion of Saturday's Trail of Tears Triathlon.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Andy Graham(150) keeps his pace as Josh Martsolf closes in on him Saturday, September 11, 2010 during the Trail of Tears Triathlon.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Jim Wright pushes up hill during the last leg of the race Saturday, September 11, 2010 during the Trail of Tears Triathlon.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com William Zoughaib pumps up hill Saturday, September 11, 2010 during the Trail of Tears Triathlon.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Matthew Ashley, right, pushes past Christian Wolfgram at the finish line Saturday, September 11, 2010 during the Trail of Tears Triathlon.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Jacob Cypret pumps through the running portion of the Trail of Tears Triathlon Saturday, September 11, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com A cyclist peaks over a hill at Trail of Tears Saturday, September 11, 2010 during the state park's annual triathlon.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Runners push ahead during the running portion of the Trail of Tears Triathlon Saturday, September 11, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Patrick Hahs, left, keeps a length ahead of James Akins in the bicycling portion Saturday, September 11, 2010 during the Trail of Tears Triathlon.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Bobby Terrell cruises in the last leg of the biking portion Saturday, September 11, 2010 during the Trail of Tears Triathlon.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Taylor Vaughan pumps through the last leg of the cycling portion during the Trail of Tears Triathlon Saturday, September 11, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Jonathan Shearon crests the last hill in the cycling portion of the Trail of Tears Triathlon Saturday, September 11, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Brigitte Kinnaman pushes past the finish line Saturday, September 11, 2010 during the Trail of Tears Triathlon.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Athletes exit Lake Boutin after the swimming portion of the Trail of Tears Triathlon Saturday, September 11, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com David Welker pushes through the cycling portion of the Trail of Tears Triathlon Saturday, September 11, 2010.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Amy VanEssendelft pushes towards the finish line Saturday, September 11, 2010 during the Trail of Tears Triathlon.