Julia Buckley, Sara Buckley and Anavie Lyons stood along the course at Omaha's inaugural Ironman 70.3 imagining themselves in the athletes' place.
Kathryn Schneider of Elkhorn checks her watch during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
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Katy Barrett and her daughter Mollie cheer on their family member Leigh Barrett, as he crosses the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Marco Toapanta, facing, embraces his son Dante Toapanta at the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Photos: Athletes race in the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Omaha triathlon
Thomas Woods of Lincoln cycles in the bike leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Charlie Montang of Minneapolis cycles in the bike leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Kade Layton of Big Lake approaches the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Kade Layton of Big Lake crosses the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
John Matson of Elkhorn greets his family before crossing the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Marcelo Costa of Bentonville pours water over his head after crossing the the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Kristina Koepke of San Francisco crosses the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Kristina Koepke of San Francisco crosses the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Malachi Lehman of Minneapolis collapses after crossing the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Marco Toapanta, facing, embraces his son Dante Toapanta at the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Kathryn Schneider of Elkhorn checks her watch during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Allie Kirby center, hugs Terry Crawford at transition two during the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Miguel Secor of Fort Dodge rests at transition 2 during the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Katy Barrett and her daughter Mollie cheer on their family member Leigh Barrett, as he crosses the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Athletes cross the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Michael Leonard of Sioux Falls, center, races during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Athletes run along the Missouri River during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Macy Masteller of Sioux Falls crosses the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Todd Walter of Coralville cycles in the bike leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Volunteer Mary Passmore places a cool towel over Dale Hemmie’s head as he takes an ice-bath after crossing the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
A fan cheers on runners as they cross the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Julie Halvorson of Chanhassen crosses the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
A volunteer places a medal around Julie Halvorson’s neck after she crosses the finish line during the running leg of the Ironman 70.3 Omaha race in Omaha on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
