Athletes line up as they wait for their turn to begin the Tri for a Cure, with Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse as a backdrop Sunday. Tri For a Cure is an all-women’s triathlon that serves as a fundraiser for the Maine Cancer Foundation. More than 700 athletes participated in this year’s event in South Portland. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
Spectators line the Southern Maine Community College campus Sunday for Tri for a Cure. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
Athletes swim during the Tri for a Cure triathlon. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
Athletes enter the water for the swimming portion of the triathlon Sunday at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
An athlete enters the water for the swimming portion of the Tri for a Cure triathlon Sunday. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
Athletes fist bump race coordinators prior to the start of the Tri for a Cure on Sunday. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
Athletes line up as they wait for their turn to begin the Tri for a Cure on Sunday. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
Athletes line up as they wait for their turn to begin the Tri for a Cure, with Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse as a backdrop Sunday. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
Diane LaVangie runs through the transition area between the swim and bike ride Sunday during the Tri for a Cure triathlon. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
Spectators cheer on athletes from the shore and the jetty at Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
Amy Martin waves to supporters as she runs through the transition area between the swimming and bike portion of triathlon Sunday. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
Kerry Crichton bikes during the Tri for a Cure triathlon Sunday. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
Athletes bike during the Tri for a Cure. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
A survivor acknowledges the spectators as she bikes along the course Sunday during the Tri for a Cure triathlon. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
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