https://www.shygiants.com/the-yacht daily 0.75 2013-04-29 https://www.shygiants.com/intlgallery daily 0.75 2014-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408564112270-77NG8RIYQ2EJGO7VRWY7/img104+smaller.jpg Ironman international gallery Ironman Germany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408564112270-77NG8RIYQ2EJGO7VRWY7/img104+smaller.jpg Ironman international gallery Ironman Germany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408563885485-A97MU2PMES33L9CKT3TP/img085+edit.jpg Ironman international gallery Ironman Germany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408563513287-6GBCLPTBOD9TUPLVZX9Y/img106.jpg Ironman international gallery Ironman Germany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408563657203-ZNL5PDZATPJ0K11Q4HHX/img086-1.jpg Ironman international gallery Ironman Germany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408564014728-4N532FL463DTUM3PO1EV/img101+smaller.jpg Ironman international gallery Ironman Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408563535094-D01CVTIJ68QPIQ7TJ2NJ/Japan+6.jpeg Ironman international gallery Ironman Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408563960437-BVXLDVEPRU5DSHBGQ4OX/img073+copy.jpg Ironman international gallery Ironman New Zealand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408564064261-WPZKJWPB5HLGXNN2HT1X/New+Zealand+1.jpeg Ironman international gallery Ironman New Zealand https://www.shygiants.com/intl-business-cards-gallery daily 0.75 2014-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536074646-MZE46G46MOWT1CML5C6S/Business+cards+3.jpg Int'l business cards gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536074646-MZE46G46MOWT1CML5C6S/Business+cards+3.jpg Int'l business cards gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536077012-JE13R1XG1R5WTXGYA2EU/Business+cards+4.jpg Int'l business cards gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536083079-GSYQVZIZ7EJYV5ELVSVK/Business+cards+5.jpg Int'l business cards gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536066558-S1HDVLUCQEI56P6EL61C/Business+cards+2.jpg Int'l business cards gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536085779-KTB4OULZCR7IF1CI2D4G/Business+cards+6.jpg Int'l business cards gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536072273-ECR2X2HMUXU2K5JJLSES/Business+cards+1.jpg Int'l business cards gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536094133-16PYQ2WDFK1ANKM57DLU/Business+cards+7.jpg Int'l business cards gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1406519806386-LO33EH50QWA85X453RUI/Phil+Briars.jpg Int'l business cards gallery https://www.shygiants.com/photos/ussr-gallery daily 0.75 2014-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408415396515-A17OUT5FIQTSGCNC9KL9/USSR+1.jpeg USSR gallery Lynn Van Dove with Soviet soldiers at the site of the Zelenogorsk triathlon, 1990. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408415396515-A17OUT5FIQTSGCNC9KL9/USSR+1.jpeg USSR gallery Lynn Van Dove with Soviet soldiers at the site of the Zelenogorsk triathlon, 1990. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537535200-JBQ4P1FUZTYNT13TYLEJ/USSR+16.jpg USSR gallery Race entry list. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537496638-RQ9T8X2CJ03W762FMJAH/USSR+3.jpeg USSR gallery Two Ironman Canada finishers competing in Zelenogorsk. The woman is Carol Truelove. I can't remember the man's name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537547287-4WZE46975ZZLAA8GRM6M/USSR+26.jpg USSR gallery Transition area entertainment provided by a local band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408414941421-6JT7CDRZ1OBS1VAH1EM6/img093.jpg USSR gallery Race catering, Soviet style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537533384-1YJHW07RN7QT5IVYBEYG/USSR+13.jpg USSR gallery Race secretary and communications officer. The Steve King of Zelenogorsk? You can also see the trophies here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1406483487778-6EKIOV2I1LEHI8UFTZ7U/image-asset.jpeg USSR gallery Triathlon souvenirs for sale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408415008413-VV2KEE6GU9QYKVKUZC6L/img103.jpg USSR gallery The swim start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537535641-0DDMVT9JF7XSJ7MKZY7P/USSR+17.jpg USSR gallery Waiting for the swim start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537534573-VZWK0OYS7AC2K2XWMGXV/USSR+15.jpg USSR gallery Swim start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537541850-VDPPJNYC36TG0JTSOZJJ/USSR+24.jpg USSR gallery Bike lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408513409749-YFD4AF4JIKCHVX4NJ3W1/img092.jpg USSR gallery Bike-to-run transition in Zelenogorsk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537533971-GRW4D2XDE7ITGSDJPZY0/USSR+14.jpg USSR gallery Spectators applauding finishers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408415003107-BG75Z3CH5W7K2AZXT1SY/img102.jpg USSR gallery Soldiers, or possibly police, smoke during the race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537549983-AZWVREUBRUJ96TXA57SZ/USSR+27.jpg USSR gallery A child plays in the race area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537544550-9LLD9KE7633K7ZHBMXVO/USSR+25.jpg USSR gallery Heading home at the end of the race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1405657209867-E8EU34NUX0S9R0NHASGM/image-asset.jpeg USSR gallery Me and my Soviet hosts at the end of the most fascinating trip of my life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408415038458-QPYJ3DCKM25Z9D17DJMP/USSR+7.jpeg USSR gallery Lynne Van Dove with the mayor of Zelenogorsk, USSR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408511839923-L34A8H53QJ9JRRO2AGNW/img099.jpg USSR gallery Soviet race official, Zelenogorsk. https://www.shygiants.com/photos daily 0.75 2014-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483130313-IVXLEXUJVUSNIQJT1S7A/Lyn+and+Val+in+winter+touched+up.jpeg Selected photos - Lynn and Val on Richter Pass, 1985 Lynn Van Dove (race director, Canadian Ultra) and Valerie Silk (race chairman, Hawaiian Ironman) on Richter Pass, winter 1985. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483130313-IVXLEXUJVUSNIQJT1S7A/Lyn+and+Val+in+winter+touched+up.jpeg Selected photos - Lynn and Val on Richter Pass, 1985 Lynn Van Dove (race director, Canadian Ultra) and Valerie Silk (race chairman, Hawaiian Ironman) on Richter Pass, winter 1985. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483131911-ZVIQMTEDML5KKX6CJ7TC/kay_rhead Selected photos - Kay Rhead Kay Rhead, original race director of the Hawaiian Ironman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483131610-6VRLK1RYMZDVA2GBKR8Z/racks Selected photos - Homemade bike racks Homemade bike racks built by Harold Utke's crew for the Canadian International Ultra Triathlon, precursor to Ironman Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483130318-858HLQZTJPL7M1EA9ZEE/signs Selected photos - Homemade stop signs Homemade stop signs built by Harold Utke's crew for the Canadian International Ultra Triathlon, precursor to Ironman Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483131710-368XU2IET7J6RT0N4QT8/equipment Selected photos - Homemade race equipment Homemade race equipment built by Harold Utke's crew for the Canadian International Ultra Triathlon, precursor to Ironman Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483132010-19S1502ZO2YIKQGIIXZK/1983+swim+portion Selected photos - 1983 swim portion A view of the swim portion of the 1983 Canadian Ironperson triathlon, precursor to Ironman Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400735391852-8GAQ7J27U3AC1N5291LP/tea.jpg Selected photos - Tea in the hot tub A competitor takes tea in the hot tub after the swim portion of the Canadian Ultra, 1984. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483130316-D68EDZD81WS8TF8XYRNF/kay+at+the+ultra+finish+line.jpeg Selected photos - Kay Rhead at the Ultra finish line Hawaii Ironman race director Kay Rhead assists a finisher at the 1985 Canadian Ultra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483130317-0QS2RTTA8KRV2NMTB6J3/finishline.jpg Selected photos - Lynn and Val at the finish line, 1986 Lynn Van Ert and Valerie Silk at the finish line of the first Ironman Canada, 1986. Valerie wears a "Swim Bike Run" shirt sold at the race that year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483132510-CX90JFEM44CPQB1KYFAS/ic+from+the+air.jpeg Selected photos - Ironman Canada from the air Aerial shot of Penticton on Ironman Canada morning, 1986. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400735039451-2SYRJFL0BT9TL73FZZIG/International+5.jpeg Selected photos - Amsterdam meeting, 1987 A group shot of delegates at the 1987 International Triathlon Federation meetings in Amsterdam. Les MacDonald of Canada and Earl Yamaguchi of Ironman can be seen on the right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400735961660-3Z8FO3LK5261XTDO2ND6/CJ+Olivares+Jr.png Selected photos - Triathlon Magazine reporter CJ Olivares Jr resting Triathlon Magazine reporter CJ Olivares Jr rests in the transition area of Ironman Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483132410-F20R3UHO93NG9NKNFOIP/dancers2 Selected photos - Aboriginal dancers performing at the finish line, 1986 Aboriginal dancers perform for the crowds at the transition area of Ironman Canada, 1986. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483131810-LUVU8PXRA1BDBNX1K2GA/browning2 Selected photos - Ray Browning, Lynn Van Dove and Valerie Silk Ray Browning, Lynn Van Dove and Valerie Silk at Ironman Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400735872744-ZT5HOXHP4GBZ15ASPMID/Politicians+1.jpg Selected photos - Lynn Van Dove and Premier Van Der Zalm Lynn Van Dove with BC Premier Bill Vander Zalm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483132110-6X3CCACASYO6ILTQ30I5/japanese+rd.jpeg Selected photos - Lynn Van Dove and Elizabeth Laval Lynn Van Dove and Elizabeth Laval, race director of Ironman Japan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483130314-62WCJOBJVXK44LQFDMDZ/ussr+1.jpeg Selected photos - Back in the USSR Lynn Van Dove with Soviet soldiers at a USSR triathlon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483132311-6D26RJC9PF7TROT851O5/1987+programposter.png Selected photos - 1987 race program/poster The 1987 Ironman Canada race program, featuring that year's poster art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483130315-LGOLX7LFMN9BT97NY0H8/1990+race+poster.png Selected photos - 1990 race poster The 1990 Ironman Canada race poster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400483130318-W1RW0NZAI7TE4CJZBOIV/poster1991 Selected photos - 1991 race poster The 1991 Ironman Canada race poster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1407130805221-RSX78TYPV0O2HY5OKQW1/Pipers.jpeg Selected photos https://www.shygiants.com/title-page-gallery daily 0.75 2014-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400522832394-M06C0JSCDKKURS31TYCD/Swim+start.jpg Title page gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400522832394-M06C0JSCDKKURS31TYCD/Swim+start.jpg Title page gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400529581777-RWGR3YVKPUZWY4LX0BEE/Val+in+1985.jpg Title page gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400529552956-SI8OBVDPIDX0JBGPYYXY/Kay+Rhead.jpeg Title page gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400484182650-E8TP2VBMG3SK7VW801L5/Lynn+with+aboriginal+dancers.jpeg Title page gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1407125432275-PNGAATDG7KESKYS8UP4K/IC+from+the+air.jpeg Title page gallery https://www.shygiants.com/amsterdam-gallery daily 0.75 2014-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400535330435-R7ER51ADYG32QSDGPFHX/International+8.jpg Amsterdam gallery Delegates at the conference. Shown second from left is the Chilean delegate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400535330435-R7ER51ADYG32QSDGPFHX/International+8.jpg Amsterdam gallery Delegates at the conference. Shown second from left is the Chilean delegate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400535308770-A9TVVIACZ1S3IC7U8CMR/International+4.jpeg Amsterdam gallery Valerie Silk with three international delegates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400535335288-ZV1P37ECPKXMKOSRHP8V/Les+Macdonald+1.jpeg Amsterdam gallery Les Macdonald at breakfast with two other delegates. The delegate on the right is Phil Briars from the New Zealand Triathlon Association. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400535333261-47GOTTFQB1V44ALOSPUK/International+9.jpg Amsterdam gallery Left is Marisol Casado, Spain's delegate and the current president of the International Triathlon Union. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400535322511-C6P2PD0YT1Q7SCSCJMJA/International+6.jpeg Amsterdam gallery Me with the Swiss delegate, Beat Fasnacht. https://www.shygiants.com/photos/crystal daily 0.75 2014-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515689084-MEE2NMBB9RX8PIYSMJ4Q/Crystal.jpeg Crystal Crystal was the pet dog of Lynda Mills, the first race secretary. Lynda took these triathlon-themed photos of Crystal around 1984. They are silly and amateur and fun--like the race itself in those days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515689084-MEE2NMBB9RX8PIYSMJ4Q/Crystal.jpeg Crystal Crystal was the pet dog of Lynda Mills, the first race secretary. Lynda took these triathlon-themed photos of Crystal around 1984. They are silly and amateur and fun--like the race itself in those days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515684665-AI3KP6LW9CGMUE5WI6V6/Crystal+carbo-loads.jpeg Crystal Crystal cargo-loads the night before the race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515687011-D2PMH78TCB23VW17DSX8/Crystal+swims.jpeg Crystal Crystal swims... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515683680-V16ZVBZHW2VOD9NR2PB7/Crystal+bikes.jpeg Crystal Crystal bikes... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515685961-YE8BSR4B2A73NXYZSSUD/Crystal+runs.jpeg Crystal Crystal runs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515683331-IAJ0K2SD4G229POD8WI6/Crystal+at+the+awards+banquet.jpeg Crystal Crystal is recognized at the awards banquet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515685775-L4E0XTBL0MBX9T95VI19/Crystal+recovers.jpeg Crystal After months of training and a gruelling race, Crystal enjoys some well-earned rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515684761-1I0B3KHZBU7LVCU7L0RE/Crystal+goes+home.jpeg Crystal Her race complete, Crystal says goodbye to Penticton and heads home. https://www.shygiants.com/avignon-gallery daily 0.75 2014-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400531398342-N71X5O3JLJ1P4B6GCYGE/Avignon+1.jpg Avignon gallery The Popes' Palace, Avignon (1990). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400531398342-N71X5O3JLJ1P4B6GCYGE/Avignon+1.jpg Avignon gallery The Popes' Palace, Avignon (1990). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400531427501-L4HMDOAJPYC67Z1H6AEK/Avignon+2.jpg Avignon gallery Triathletes outside the Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400531434154-HHAS8TSH97OL5FUWL2I8/Avignon+6.jpg Avignon gallery Delegates meet inside the Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400531450011-9VG19VBCSQCB3PP0GNS9/Avignon+7.jpeg Avignon gallery Delegates meet inside the Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400531456396-F8LG0IICS5CF5HOACLTO/Avignon+8.jpg Avignon gallery Streets of Avignon, 1990 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400531463299-OZFKFR1AXEUXQ0DJGMRA/Olympic+rings.jpeg Avignon gallery The Olympic flag on the Popes' Palace, 1990. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1405656172289-92VD5FTZHWCDULNHR1MT/image-asset.png Avignon gallery Two Soviet friends I met in Avignon. Thanks to them I travelled to Zelenogorsk the following year. https://www.shygiants.com/comments-1 daily 0.75 2016-10-27 https://www.shygiants.com/comments-1/2016/10/27/please-comment-on-my-site monthly 0.5 2016-10-27 https://www.shygiants.com/ironmaninternationaltemp daily 0.75 2014-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408564112270-77NG8RIYQ2EJGO7VRWY7/img104+smaller.jpg Episode 8: Ironman goes international (coming soon) Ironman Germany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408563885485-A97MU2PMES33L9CKT3TP/img085+edit.jpg Episode 8: Ironman goes international (coming soon) Ironman Germany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408563513287-6GBCLPTBOD9TUPLVZX9Y/img106.jpg Episode 8: Ironman goes international (coming soon) Ironman Germany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408563657203-ZNL5PDZATPJ0K11Q4HHX/img086-1.jpg Episode 8: Ironman goes international (coming soon) Ironman Germany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408564014728-4N532FL463DTUM3PO1EV/img101+smaller.jpg Episode 8: Ironman goes international (coming soon) Ironman Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408563535094-D01CVTIJ68QPIQ7TJ2NJ/Japan+6.jpeg Episode 8: Ironman goes international (coming soon) Ironman Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408563960437-BVXLDVEPRU5DSHBGQ4OX/img073+copy.jpg Episode 8: Ironman goes international (coming soon) Ironman New Zealand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408564064261-WPZKJWPB5HLGXNN2HT1X/New+Zealand+1.jpeg Episode 8: Ironman goes international (coming soon) Ironman New Zealand https://www.shygiants.com/contact daily 0.75 2014-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400863466144-QUM0SJN97KNAUFEJRF2S/Dedication+to+Val+%281990+program%29+smallest.png Contact me Dedication to Valerie Silk in the 1990 Ironman Canada race program. https://www.shygiants.com/intro daily 1.0 2014-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400522832394-M06C0JSCDKKURS31TYCD/Swim+start.jpg Introduction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400529581777-RWGR3YVKPUZWY4LX0BEE/Val+in+1985.jpg Introduction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400529552956-SI8OBVDPIDX0JBGPYYXY/Kay+Rhead.jpeg Introduction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400484182650-E8TP2VBMG3SK7VW801L5/Lynn+with+aboriginal+dancers.jpeg Introduction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1407125432275-PNGAATDG7KESKYS8UP4K/IC+from+the+air.jpeg Introduction https://www.shygiants.com/1985race daily 0.75 2019-09-12 https://www.shygiants.com/mentemp daily 0.75 2014-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1404843684557-FL6N6CHR5FZN3OFMTP22/Men%27s+winners+%28year%EF%80%BF%29.jpg Episode 10: A few good men (coming soon) https://www.shygiants.com/crewstemp daily 0.75 2014-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408565567963-EVXC22HUPJISHJE15L7S/lovelace_letter Episode 11: Crews (coming soon) JERRY LOVELACE'S TRIBUTE TO THE CREWS OF PENTICTON AND THE SOUTH OKANAGAN https://www.shygiants.com/arttemp daily 0.75 2014-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1405052252008-H5CB4CKLED9M2THOBCM8/artist_athlete.jpg Episode 9: The artist and the athlete (coming soon) Maquette for Iron Man, 1988 by Alan Storey (photo: Rick Pelletier) https://www.shygiants.com/ironperson daily 0.75 2014-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400512202218-YAVQ37DN41RLQW9BRT8K/image-asset.jpeg Episode 3: The Canadian Ironperson, 1983 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400518783047-BSHEIW91FTELONY056DA/image-asset.jpeg Episode 3: The Canadian Ironperson, 1983 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537984067-S4F5MCLLDQAXI7ZBKREY/image-asset.jpeg Episode 3: The Canadian Ironperson, 1983 Lynn Van Dove with some of the original race finishers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400511873683-K6SV8S0PT15W8JTLWLQP/Race+captains.jpeg Episode 3: The Canadian Ironperson, 1983 L to R: Lynn Van Dove with three of her race captains, Jane Drapeau, Sybilla Bartram and Deb Miller (1983). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400511991713-SET16AQ939VL125DYKKQ/image-asset.png Episode 3: The Canadian Ironperson, 1983 Swim portion of the 1983 Ironperson. The swimmers can be seen in the middle of the photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408512463575-XTKJ1GLR0HBW71IFWB2Z/image-asset.jpeg Episode 3: The Canadian Ironperson, 1983 https://www.shygiants.com/alohayears daily 0.75 2014-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1406516036936-QC80N609L5YHJA9FYTJJ/image-asset.jpeg Episode 6: The Aloha years L to R: Howie Larke (Labatt's/Budweiser), a Make-A-Wish Foundation participant, three-time Ironman Canada champion Ray Browning, race director Lynn Van Dove, and Hawaiian Ironman race chairman Valerie Silk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1406516604400-AVB8PE14IOT0VPU7MMW6/image-asset.jpeg Episode 6: The Aloha years Lynn with members of the CBC Television crew at the finish line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408598319112-RRCANMPZXD4QQMS0MT14/Lynn+and+Val+at+finish+line+edit.jpg Episode 6: The Aloha years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1406515571967-AZI2JZUMPTXNY1OD9PT9/Cowman.jpg Episode 6: The Aloha years Cowman in the Okanagan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1403577794692-JOTZSP466K7MPZNVH1YH/image-asset.jpeg Episode 6: The Aloha years Lynn with First Nations Ironman and traditional Aboriginal dancer Lee Crowchild at the Ironman Canada finish line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1406520584047-BWJZPI0WVD9DFJH2JHBC/img013.jpg Episode 6: The Aloha years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1406520582978-8HTSUUDZ63S2OAB48AGW/img014.jpg Episode 6: The Aloha years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1406520584091-LJKYHDW5LUMRU51ODD58/img015.jpg Episode 6: The Aloha years https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1407125927906-47CDD273TWFBLPX03H8K/image-asset.jpeg Episode 6: The Aloha years Ironman transition area, 1991, as seen from the top of the Delta Lakeside Resort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1406516426739-FCQ6GFRNL0IWKINI9KNC/image-asset.jpeg Episode 6: The Aloha years Don Brown behind the camera while a CBC Sports personality interviews Ray Browning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1406515751401-9FGAWFKOJ9FDBAIBI5RS/img016.jpg Episode 6: The Aloha years Ironman canoe team salutes the last swimmer out of the water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1406516343015-BH1LTI2C68RJ7XH3LY4Q/image-asset.jpeg Episode 6: The Aloha years L to R: George Thomas, Anheuser-Busch executive from St. Louis, his wife Jane, Ray Browning and his partner, Howie Larke, Lynn Van Dove https://www.shygiants.com/heritage daily 0.75 2014-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400512876285-6BFGIN985J1E7VZE5VIN/Mum%2C+Val+and+others+at+restaurant+in+Hawaii.jpg Episode 1: Heritage: the Hawaiian Ironman L to R: Judy Collins, John Collins, Lynn Van Dove, Valerie Silk and a long-time Hawaii race photographer at the Cantina, Kona, in 1990 (Valerie's final year as head of Ironman) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400512749193-PU1U41VWX33HM5DC6DA6/image-asset.jpeg Episode 1: Heritage: the Hawaiian Ironman https://www.shygiants.com/val daily 0.75 2019-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400517490763-4BF76DI1R5KZ59QOJ6R0/image-asset.jpeg Episode 5: Val comes to Canada Kay Rhead helps an athlete across the Ultra finish line, August 1985 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400517365672-IPKK99C6KBMMVDZG8QVD/Mum+and+Val+in+winter+touched+up.jpeg Episode 5: Val comes to Canada Lynn Van Dove and Valerie Silk on Richter Pass, January 1986. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1405574158924-M9QHSRLVIBRCMPB6K2WW/Dave+Scott+in+Hawaii.png Episode 5: Val comes to Canada Six-time Ironman world champion Dave Scott and his wife at the finish of the 1985 Ironman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1405574161094-3RMDTDGCWULAIZEYOWVT/Val+and+Earl+in+Hawaii.png Episode 5: Val comes to Canada Valerie Silk and Earl Yamaguchi in the transition area of the 1985 Hawaiian Ironman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1405574103658-D26BWIBP9LECEMVDUFPY/Edson+Sower.jpg Episode 5: Val comes to Canada Ironman Edson Sower, shown here at age 70, embraces Ironman race director Kay Rhead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1405574715616-IZW42NUHQJMEJ85WI207/image-asset.jpeg Episode 5: Val comes to Canada Ironman founder John Collins and his wife visit Ironman headquarters in Kona, 1985. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1405574117366-ATZPRHBZYO9VXOIM7SN0/Lyn+and+family+1985.jpg Episode 5: Val comes to Canada (L to R) Canadian Ultra race director Lynn Van Dove with her son, Ultra champion Tom Price and other athletes at the 1985 Hawaiian Ironman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1405574162812-FL891L1R1F7MO0DJ137A/Val+in+1985.jpg Episode 5: Val comes to Canada Ironman matriarch Valerie Silk at the finish of the 1985 Ironman Championship, Kona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1407126876443-4B8QNF5IUO4W941WY431/image-asset.jpeg Episode 5: Val comes to Canada https://www.shygiants.com/women daily 0.75 2014-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400513168863-XYM1SOWFBAD0VBKE754V/image-asset.jpeg Episode 2: The women of Ironman Lynn Van Dove directs aboriginal dancers at Ironman Canada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400513322630-NLL2UW3CMZXD3PV20DK7/Lynn+and+Elizabeth+in+a+boat+%28detail%29.jpeg Episode 2: The women of Ironman Elizabeth Laval with Lynn Van Dove in Hawaii, c. 1988 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1401080653496-TWZHF20PSIYE23V30HHR/image-asset.jpeg Episode 2: The women of Ironman Linda Mills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400513055756-GVG1XFNJ5M2R3VCV6RY2/image-asset.jpeg Episode 2: The women of Ironman Kay Rhead watches race preparations, Kona. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1401080670973-QTHTUI8TTNZFLXXMUY8K/Deb+Davidson.jpeg Episode 2: The women of Ironman Deb Davidson with Lynn Van Dove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400513670000-JGW723KSTJ8FN03C3BLR/Val+and+Earl+in+Hawaii+smaller.png Episode 2: The women of Ironman Valerie Silk with Earl Yamaguchi https://www.shygiants.com/homemade daily 0.75 2014-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400556422101-F93LJH39NMYE963CRHZO/image-asset.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman Homemade stop signs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515969004-2P2ETUOD6AW44YBL1YAU/image-asset.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman Harold Utke, Construction Captain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408513028009-47NWLA2QBYNTJOABJ0EI/image-asset.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman Harold's bike racks are loaded onto a truck for delivery to the Ultra transition area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400516276106-UI3DKOE66MSMPPXUHTM4/Bike+racks.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman Bike racks built by Harold and his crew https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1407130727608-FB6C488GKLMVJ2S03L63/Pipers.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman Lynn directing Penticton Pipe Band members at the swim start, 1984. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408512921237-J1IACTLWMNRKQL9BHY3V/massage.png Episode 4: A homemade Ironman An athlete gets a leg massage from an aid station volunteer on the run course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400735419162-WQZGY3HWYZY5PLLC4UB0/image-asset.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman A cup of tea in the hot tub after the swim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515689084-MEE2NMBB9RX8PIYSMJ4Q/Crystal.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman Crystal was the pet dog of Lynda Mills, the first race secretary. Lynda took these triathlon-themed photos of Crystal around 1984. They are silly and amateur and fun--like the race itself in those days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515684665-AI3KP6LW9CGMUE5WI6V6/Crystal+carbo-loads.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman Crystal cargo-loads the night before the race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515687011-D2PMH78TCB23VW17DSX8/Crystal+swims.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman Crystal swims... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515683680-V16ZVBZHW2VOD9NR2PB7/Crystal+bikes.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman Crystal bikes... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515685961-YE8BSR4B2A73NXYZSSUD/Crystal+runs.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman Crystal runs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515683331-IAJ0K2SD4G229POD8WI6/Crystal+at+the+awards+banquet.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman Crystal is recognized at the awards banquet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515685775-L4E0XTBL0MBX9T95VI19/Crystal+recovers.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman After months of training and a gruelling race, Crystal enjoys some well-earned rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400515684761-1I0B3KHZBU7LVCU7L0RE/Crystal+goes+home.jpeg Episode 4: A homemade Ironman Her race complete, Crystal says goodbye to Penticton and heads home. https://www.shygiants.com/triathloninternational daily 0.75 2014-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537286903-NI3DXGVXUQ164J81JK6H/image-asset.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international A Russian orthodox priest blesses the athletes with the translator by his side. The woman in green in the back is the mayor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408511955559-Q85GYLI919RDTAQEW0MQ/image-asset.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Soviet spectators look on skeptically as a triathlete changes in a pretty rough transition area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536580042-RGFQ05AZHDO8S47UPEQW/image-asset.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international A dedicated crew member sweeps the swimmers' path into the swim, Zelenogorsk, 1990. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1405657961048-F8U7ZER5J58EBCGO7AJ2/image-asset.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international A group photo I took at the end of the conference. Far right is Earl Yamaguchi (Hawaiian Ironman). Third from right (in blue) is Les MacDonald of Canada. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1405655275431-V4WYHK7PYTKIL1PFJFBS/image-asset.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Preparing for the race at Zelenogorsk. Of all the race photos I took over the years, this is my favourite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400531398342-N71X5O3JLJ1P4B6GCYGE/Avignon+1.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international The Popes' Palace, Avignon (1990). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400531427501-L4HMDOAJPYC67Z1H6AEK/Avignon+2.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Triathletes outside the Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400531434154-HHAS8TSH97OL5FUWL2I8/Avignon+6.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Delegates meet inside the Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400531450011-9VG19VBCSQCB3PP0GNS9/Avignon+7.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Delegates meet inside the Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400531456396-F8LG0IICS5CF5HOACLTO/Avignon+8.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Streets of Avignon, 1990 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400531463299-OZFKFR1AXEUXQ0DJGMRA/Olympic+rings.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international The Olympic flag on the Popes' Palace, 1990. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1405656172289-92VD5FTZHWCDULNHR1MT/image-asset.png Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Two Soviet friends I met in Avignon. Thanks to them I travelled to Zelenogorsk the following year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536074646-MZE46G46MOWT1CML5C6S/Business+cards+3.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536077012-JE13R1XG1R5WTXGYA2EU/Business+cards+4.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536083079-GSYQVZIZ7EJYV5ELVSVK/Business+cards+5.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536066558-S1HDVLUCQEI56P6EL61C/Business+cards+2.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536085779-KTB4OULZCR7IF1CI2D4G/Business+cards+6.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536072273-ECR2X2HMUXU2K5JJLSES/Business+cards+1.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400536094133-16PYQ2WDFK1ANKM57DLU/Business+cards+7.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1406519806386-LO33EH50QWA85X453RUI/Phil+Briars.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408415396515-A17OUT5FIQTSGCNC9KL9/USSR+1.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Lynn Van Dove with Soviet soldiers at the site of the Zelenogorsk triathlon, 1990. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537535200-JBQ4P1FUZTYNT13TYLEJ/USSR+16.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Race entry list. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537496638-RQ9T8X2CJ03W762FMJAH/USSR+3.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Two Ironman Canada finishers competing in Zelenogorsk. The woman is Carol Truelove. I can't remember the man's name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537547287-4WZE46975ZZLAA8GRM6M/USSR+26.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Transition area entertainment provided by a local band. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408414941421-6JT7CDRZ1OBS1VAH1EM6/img093.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Race catering, Soviet style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537533384-1YJHW07RN7QT5IVYBEYG/USSR+13.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Race secretary and communications officer. The Steve King of Zelenogorsk? You can also see the trophies here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1406483487778-6EKIOV2I1LEHI8UFTZ7U/image-asset.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Triathlon souvenirs for sale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408415008413-VV2KEE6GU9QYKVKUZC6L/img103.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international The swim start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537535641-0DDMVT9JF7XSJ7MKZY7P/USSR+17.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Waiting for the swim start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537534573-VZWK0OYS7AC2K2XWMGXV/USSR+15.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Swim start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537541850-VDPPJNYC36TG0JTSOZJJ/USSR+24.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Bike lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408513409749-YFD4AF4JIKCHVX4NJ3W1/img092.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Bike-to-run transition in Zelenogorsk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537533971-GRW4D2XDE7ITGSDJPZY0/USSR+14.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Spectators applauding finishers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408415003107-BG75Z3CH5W7K2AZXT1SY/img102.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Soldiers, or possibly police, smoke during the race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537549983-AZWVREUBRUJ96TXA57SZ/USSR+27.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international A child plays in the race area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400537544550-9LLD9KE7633K7ZHBMXVO/USSR+25.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Heading home at the end of the race. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1405657209867-E8EU34NUX0S9R0NHASGM/image-asset.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Me and my Soviet hosts at the end of the most fascinating trip of my life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408415038458-QPYJ3DCKM25Z9D17DJMP/USSR+7.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Lynne Van Dove with the mayor of Zelenogorsk, USSR https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1408511839923-L34A8H53QJ9JRRO2AGNW/img099.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Soviet race official, Zelenogorsk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400535330435-R7ER51ADYG32QSDGPFHX/International+8.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Delegates at the conference. Shown second from left is the Chilean delegate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400535308770-A9TVVIACZ1S3IC7U8CMR/International+4.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Valerie Silk with three international delegates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400535335288-ZV1P37ECPKXMKOSRHP8V/Les+Macdonald+1.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Les Macdonald at breakfast with two other delegates. The delegate on the right is Phil Briars from the New Zealand Triathlon Association. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400535333261-47GOTTFQB1V44ALOSPUK/International+9.jpg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Left is Marisol Casado, Spain's delegate and the current president of the International Triathlon Union. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5379a1cae4b0acdd68e1e2e6/1400535322511-C6P2PD0YT1Q7SCSCJMJA/International+6.jpeg Episode 7: Triathlon goes international Me with the Swiss delegate, Beat Fasnacht.