International film star and Triathlete Magazine swimsuit cover model Maxine Bahns prepares for the start in 2008.

Gina Kehr, 4th place Hawaii Ironman finisher in 2006, tuned for for '07 with a victory in the Int'l distance event.

Sweden's Clas Bjorling - 2006 men's champ and 13.1-mi run course record holder (1:21). 3rd in 2004, 2nd in 2005 and finally victory in 2006!

Angie Weinberger (above), along with Andrea Ivan, completed their seventh consecutive World's Toughest Half events in 2009!

A first in triathlon history: a 6'4" Gorilla known as "Holly" served as the lead (stand-up) paddler for the 2009 swim!

2004 and 2005 Champion Nicole DeBoom cruises to victory on the running trails of the Auburn State Park.

2000 Triathlon Olympic Gold Medalist and 2008 Silver Medalist Simon Whitfield made his professional long course debut at the 2005 World's Toughest Half.

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