RICHLAND, Wash. – The Tri-Cities Ironman concluded this afternoon, bringing nearly 2,000 athletes from across the country and the world to compete.

The event began at 6:30 a.m. as participants set off from Howard Amon Park, swimming downstream to Columbia Point.

The first swimmers exited the water after 30 to 40 minutes and made their way to the bike transition area. Athletes then embarked on a 56-mile bike ride through Richland.

Fans cheered on their loved ones, including Kevin McFadden, who was there to support his brother. “This is the first half ironman competition that he's done. He's been doing triathlons for about five years now. So this is his first half ironman," McFadden said.

Jack Wild was also present, supporting his wife.

"She qualified for worlds in November, so she's ve

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