Jake Goodlaxson, 14, shows the first-place trophy he received on Saturday in the Atomic Kids Triathlon in Oak Ridge. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Goodlaxson)
Close to 75 young athletes swam, rode bikes, and ran in the Oak Ridge Atomic Kids Triathlon on Saturday.
Now in its 11th year, the triathlon includes a 200-meter swim, a two-mile bike ride, and one-mile run.
It started and ended at the Oak Ridge outdoor pool Saturday. The swim was in the pool, the bike ride on Providence and Robertsville roads, and the run on Providence Road.
Awards were given to the top male and female finishers as well as to the top three male and female in the following age groups: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14.
