For many Ironhawk Juniors, their triathlon journey began with uncertainty.
Addie Scherb, left, and Wren Byrd cross the finish line together during the Ironhawk Juniors triathlon, which caps a free eight-week program that teaches girls ages 7 to 14 about fitness, teamwork and confidence.
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Maggie Connor races during the swimming portion of the Ironhawk Juniors triathlon.Â
Adalynn Krahn races along the Keystone Trail during the cycling part of the triathlon.
Photos: Young athletes race in the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon
Maggie Connor races during the swimming discipline of the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon at College of Saint Mary in Omaha on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Rory Schneider races during the swimming discipline of the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon at College of Saint Mary in Omaha on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Sadie Schulz races during the swimming discipline of the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon at College of Saint Mary in Omaha on Sunday, July 26, 2026
Athletes mount their bicycles as they prepare to race in the cycling discipline of the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon at College of Saint Mary in Omaha on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Winifred Willis wears an Ironhawk Juniors headband as she prepares to race in the cycling discipline of the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon at College of Saint Mary in Omaha on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Adalyn Marvel crosses the finish line during the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon at College of Saint Mary in Omaha on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Her grandmother, Marilyn Marvel, holds a cutout of her head and cheers her on from the sidelines.
Medals are displayed as racers begin to cross the finish line during the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon at College of Saint Mary in Omaha on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Sara Buckley, left, holds ice to her forehead as she and Adalyn Marvel share a moment after crossing the finish line during the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon at College of Saint Mary in Omaha on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Adalynn Krahn races during the cycling discipline of the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon at College of Saint Mary in Omaha on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Story Badeer races during the cycling discipline of the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon at College of Saint Mary in Omaha on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Anthony Edwards embraces his daughter Aniyah Edwards after she finishes the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon at College of Saint Mary in Omaha on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Addie Scherb, left, and Wren Byrd cross the finish line together during the Ironhawk Juniors Triathlon at College of Saint Mary in Omaha on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
