As the first major race on the U.S. calendar, St. Anthony's Triathlon has kicked off the triathlon season in North America for the past 26 years. On race day the athletes swim through the brisk waters of Tampa Bay, bike along glimmering waterways and quiet harbors and run through picturesque neighborhoods and past cheering spectators. This race contains the world's top professional triathletes as they compete for $60,000.
Gainesville Prosthetic's Sean Mello competed in his first Triathlon this year by finishing the St. Anthony's Triathlon in 2 hours and 28 minutes! Due to the weather, the swim portion was cancelled, but Sean was able to complete the 40K bike in 1 hour 15 minutes and the 10 K run in 1 hour 4 minutes. He finished 2nd overall in his group. We are proud of Sean and his continued efforts of supporting the Challenged Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics.
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