Photos: Rev3 Portland Triathlon

The swim took place in Blue Lake Park. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

Mount Hood served as the scenic backdrop for the race. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

Jordan Rapp blogged after the race that his transitions could have been faster. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

The half marathon run took athletes on paths through Blue Lake Park. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

Several members of the Team Trakkers came out to race in Portland. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

Australia's Kate Major ran her way to second place. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

Malaika Homo struggled at the end of the run but managed to hold onto her podium position. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

The pros found out at the last minute that the swim would not be wetsuit-legal for them. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

Jennifer Luebke is one of several professional triathletes from the state of Montana. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

Graham O'Grady flew from New Zealand to race. The effort paid off with a win. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

Jesse Thomas always races in a unique choice of eyewear. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

Meredith Kessler turned in a well-rounded day to take the win. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

Moments before the start of the race. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

A last-minute course change gave the athletes a flatter bike course. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

O'Grady's 1:15:40 half marathon helped to give him the victory. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

Malaika Homo spent most of the day in second place before fading to third right before the finish. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

Kessler stays hydrated as the course heats up. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3

Bree Wee made the trip from her home base in Hawaii. Photo: Eric Wynn/Rev3