On October 9, 1800 triathletes took to the warm waters in Kona, Hawaii. Just qualifying for and getting to the World Championships is journey and life dream for many. In one day their arms, legs, heart and soul would carry them 140.6 miles. They swan 2.4 miles, pedaled 112 miles and finished the day by running a marathon, 26.2 miles. Alexander Craig was crowned the men’s World Champion winning in 8:20:21 and Chrissie Wellington  in 8:54:02 won the women’s crown. Fifteen Zonies were among the finishers, they were:

• Lorie Armstrong, Phoenix, (14:52:56)
• Paul Bakerman, Phoenix, (11:38:12)
• Jeff Bassett, Scottsdale, (10:15:16)
• Dan Beaver, Gilbert, (12:33: 22)
• Karin Bivens, Tucson, (15:46:25)
• Leanda Cave, Tucson, (10:02:24)
• Tim Connors, Anthem, (12:12:06)
• Bryan Crosland, Glendale, (13:24:13)
• Dwight Lundell, Paradise Valley, (13:46:32)
• Samantha McGlone, Tucson (9:30:28)
• Carlos Mendoza, Anthem, (10:22:35)
• Sue Meno, Anthem, (11:13:47)
• Mark Mumford, Scottsdale, (10:18:31)
• John Poisson, Goodyear, (10:43:44)
• Marc Rubin, Scottsdale, (11:55:24)