Runners battle heat at Hy-Vee IronKids Triathlon

Saturday, June 30, 2012 | 9:00 p.m. CDT; updated 6:29 p.m. CDT, Monday, July 2, 2012

COLUMBIA — Speed was critical for participants and event organizers at the Hy-Vee IronKids Triathlon Saturday at Stephens Lake Park. As runners raced against the clock, event staff tried to beat the heat to keep each of the 219 athletes safe.

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