Thousands of athletes and volunteers descend on St. Petersburg for Florida's most scenic race.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam Appleton and Annie Fuller powered to hard-earned victories Sunday morning in the 43rd St. Anthony's Triathlon along St. Petersburg's scenic downtown waterfront, besting a talented field of Olympians, world champions, Ironman competitors and professionals.
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