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Alexandria Area Residents Compete in Westfields Triathlon

Top overall male and female finishers were both from Alexandria:  Hannah Preston #232 and Matias Palavecino #81.

Top overall male and female finishers were both from Alexandria: Hannah Preston #232 and Matias Palavecino #81.

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Hope Nelson from Alexandria finishes up the bike leg.

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Thomas Eppolito finishes with a time of 1:20:30.

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Melissa Fisher from Alexandria finishes up the swimming leg.

The sixth annual Westfields Triathlon took place on April 28 at the Cub Run RECenter in Chantilly. The event was hosted by the Westfields Business Owners Association and put on by Revolution3 Triathlon. The sprint distances included a 250 yard pool swim, a 12 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run. There were also two shorter “Splash & Dash” swimming and running distances for children. This year’s race beneficiaries are Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia, Second Story Youth Services and Safe Shelter, and 911 Promise Run.