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Hundreds take part in 16th International Distance Triathlon in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Hundreds of competitors, including Channel 11’s Gordon Loesch, took part in the International Distance Triathlon course in Pittsburgh on Sunday.

The triathlon started at 6:45 a.m. near PNC Park with a 1.5K swim followed by a 40K bike ride and 10K run.

This year is the 16th for the triathlon.

Proceeds from the triathlon benefit Friends of the Riverfront.