
KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 10: Professional Triathlete Andy Potts of the USA #7 bikes through 60mph crosswinds on Queen Ka�humanu Highway during the Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii on October 10, 2009. Potts finished in 9th place overall. Considered one of the most grueling races in the world, competitors must brave 95 degrees temperature and 90 percent humidity to complete a 3.86 km swim, 180.2 km bike, and a 42.2 km marathon with in an 17 hour time cutoff to be called an "Ironman". (Photo b Donald Miralle Jr)