Sunday September 11^th, 2005 marked the 22^nd annual Westport Kiwanis Minuteman triathlon The event took place at Compo Beach @ 7:00 AM with perfect weather and water conditions. For the first time in the race history Platt Systems chip timing was used which aided in handling a record number of 223 registrants.

Also, a first for the event was an engagement at the finish line. David Austin of NYC proposed to Karem Esteva, a Westport local and Staples graduate, with both families holding a banner at the finish line which read “Karem, race with me forever, will you marry me?”. For more information and pictures on this check out the following:

• A Race for Love
• Tears and a Diamond at the Finish Line
• Westport Kiwanis Minuteman Triathalon
• Early Morning Swim
• On the Beach

Results are available here.

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