Triathletes run, bike and swim in Millington’s Orgill Park
While she wasn’t allowed to officially qualify for the Memphis in May Olympic Triathlon, local pro triathlete Laura Mathews was the first woman to cross the finish line on Sunday, May 19, in Orgill Park in Millington. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Joey Lee makes the last turn in the second leg of the Memphis in May Olympic Triathlon on Sunday, May 19. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Jeff Sass, whose wife ran in the Memphis in May Olympic Triathlon, helps direct traffic for the bikers leaving the transition area on Sunday, May 19. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Francisco Alatorre works to quickly remove his wetsuit as he emerges from the water en route to the bicycle portion of the Memphis in May Olympic Triathlon on Sunday, May 19. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Former triathlete Tim Kelley uses binoculars to track his two daughters as they swam the opening leg of the Memphis in May Olympic Triathlon on Sunday, May 19. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Anthony McManus snags a much-needed cup of water as he makes his way along the final stretch of the Memphis in May Olympic Triathlon on Sunday, May 19. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Memphis in May Triathlon and Sports Expo Weekend drew 684 contestants to Orgill Park in Millington. It was the 37th year of the event.
Patrick Lantrip
Patrick Lantrip is an award-winning writer, photographer and videographer based in Memphis, Tennessee. When not exploring the outdoors, Patrick enjoys spending time with his daughter, Anna.
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