Sun rises over the bay at FIU’s BBC campus on the day of the FIU Aquathlon, a part of the USAT Youth Splash and Dash Aquathlon Series, which is open to all ages but focuses on participation from young athletes.Athletes young and old register for the FIU Aquathlon. The USAT makes the focus of the event participation, rather than competition.The Splash and Dash was divided into 3 categories: ages five to 10, 11 to 15, and 16 and older.An inflatable Roary the panther marks the finish line for participants of the FIU Aquathlon.Young athletes warm up with their triathlon coach , Kristell Acosta (left) from Kiwatee Exercise and Training before beginning the pool swim at the FIU Aquathlon.Athletes prepare for the open water swim on the bay at FIU’s BBC campus. Athletes could decide between swimming at the FIU pool or the bay.Athletes participating in the open water swim ready themselves at the starting line.Athletes compete in the open water swim as part of the FIU Aquathlon.Athletes compete in the open water swim as part of the FIU Aquathlon.Gus Cohn, competing in the 11-15 age group, transitions from the open bay swim to the 2k run portion of the FIU Aquathlon.Mom and daughter team Fanny(left) and Nicole Hausmann (right) transition from the open water swim to the 2k run at the Splash and Dash event.Anderson Albury crosses the finish line at the FIU Splash and Dash. Albury competed in the 5-10 age group, which consisted of a 125 yard swim and a 1k run.Dana Albury crosses the finish line at the FIU Aquathlon.Mom and daughter team Fanny (right) and Nicole (left) Hausmann cross the finish line at the FIU Aquathlon.
: Photo Editor at FIUSM. BA in History. Working on a BS in Journalism, with an area of concentration in photography. Passionate about dogs, video games, photography and historically accurate films.
