Photos: 2012 Escape From Alcatraz

Andy Potts runs in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.

The iconic start of the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon features a jump off of a ferry.

The athletes take the plunge into San Francisco Bay.

The swimmers pass by the Alcatraz island.

The Golden Gate Bridge serves as a beautiful backdrop.

The water was reportedly in the 50s.

Collegiate national champion Dustin McLarty led the pros into T1.

Andy Potts was second out of the water, but quickly took the lead on the bike.

Leanda Cave is an Alcatraz veteran and races here almost every year.

While many athletes choose to ride road bikes on the hilly course, Cave stuck to her traditional tri bike.

Age groupers piled onto the course after the pros.

Courtney Atkinson is preparing to represent Australia at the 2012 London Olympics.

Andy Potts was not far behind.

Sara McLarty starts the journey to T1.

Andy Potts chose to ride a road bike.

Bevan Docherty will represent New Zealand at the Olympics.

Courtney Atkinson ultimately finished second.

Annabel Luxford on the bike.

Leanda Cave.

Eric Clarkson.

Potts climbs the famed sand ladder.

Courtney Atkinson gets a taste of the sand ladder.

Andy Potts takes his fifth Alcatraz.

Leanda Cave Takes her fourth title.

Cave does the signature "Blazeman" roll in honor of John Blais. To learn more visit Waronals.com.

Sara McLarty takes a rest after her sixth-place finish.

The top-10 women.

The top-10 men.