Ironman 2012

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TOP: Athletes reach the bicycle turnaround point in Hawi during the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

TOP: Athletes reach the bicycle turnaround point in Hawi during the 2012 Ironman World Championship.

Anna Pacheco/Special to West Hawaii Today

ABOVE LEFT: Andy Potts is the first USA athlete to cross the finish line at the Ironman World Championship on Saturday.

Laura Shimabuku/Special to West Hawaii Today

ABOVE RIGHT: Marino Vanhoenacker leads the bikers as they return from Hawi during Saturday’s Ironman World Championship. Laura Shimabuku/Special to West Hawaii Today

LEFT: Athletes prepare for the 2.4-mile swim during Saturday’s Ironman World Championship.

Brad Ballesteros/Special to West Hawaii Today

Marino Vanhoenacker leads the bikers as they return from Hawi during Saturday’s Ironman World Championship. Laura Shimabuku/Special to West Hawaii Today

Andy Potts is the first USA athlete to cross the finish line at the Ironman World Championship on Saturday. Laura Shimabuku/Special to West Hawaii Today

Athletes prepare for the 2.4-mile swim during Saturday’s Ironman World Championship. Brad Ballesteros/Special to West Hawaii Today