Challenged Atheletes Foundation Half Ironman Triathlon La Jolla, CA  November 4, 2001

Kelly helping James prepare for the swim  11/04/01

Relaxing before the start of the race

Getting the wet suit on is the tough part

Jayson, Kelly, James & Tom before the race

A Challenged Athelete from Nigeria sings a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner

The Challenged Atheletes are recognized.  Notice the boy sitting on the guy with the yellow jacket's shoulders.  This is 12 year old Rudy, who is a double amputee and an outstanding athelete.

Swimmers getting ready for the start.  Kelly and Tom help James to his feet.  James is in the yellow swim cap in the lower right corner.   The yellow cap indicates a Challenged Athelete.

Swimmers returning to shore after a 1.2 mile swim.  The waves were treacherous that morning, and many got thrashed..

Jayson Bowerman and CAF volunteers scramble to help James out of the water before the next big wave hits the shore.

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