The women’s 5K followed the men’s race on a perfect morning with smooth, clean water and very light winds. Haley Anderson and Eva Fabian traded off leading for most of the course, with Tristin Baxter challenging them on the last lap. Anderson pulled ahead in the last stretch toward the finish line, while Baxter and Fabian battled for second place. The next pack finished a minute behind the leaders in yet another sprint to the finish.
SwimSwam was on hand to capture the action. See our photos below:
Athletes’ briefing. Photo: Anne Lepesant
Swimmers 1-10. Photos: Anne Lepesant
Swimmers 11-18. Photos: Anne Lepesant
Swimmers 20-28. Photos: Anne Lepesant
Swimmers 29-36. Photos: Anne Lepesant
The women’s start. Photo: Anne Lepesant
Haley Anderson and the lead pack. Photo: Anne Lepesant
Fans lining the shore at Castaic Lake. Photo: Anne Lepesant
Photo: Anne Lepesant
Second pack. Photo: Anne Lepesant
Photo: Anne Lepesant
Photo: Anne Lepesant
The lead pack approaching the finish. Photo: Anne Lepesant
Hayley Anderson in the lead. Photo: Anne Lepesant
Photo: Anne Lepesant
Photo: Anne Lepesant
Second pack arriving at the finish. Photo: Anne Lepesant
Photo: Anne Lepesant
Sam Kendrick interviewing Haley Anderson, 5K National Champion. Photo: Anne Lepesant
Photo: Anne Lepesant