Athletes concentrate as they stand on the edge of Lake Zurich prior to the start of the swimming leg of the Ironman Switzerland Triathlon in Zurich July 12, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

Athletes concentrate as they stand on the edge of Lake Zurich prior to the start of the swimming leg of the Ironman Switzerland Triathlon in Zurich July 12, 2009.

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