ESCAPE THE CAPE TRIATHLON DRAWS COMPETITORS FROM 41 STATES

Choppy waters, strong winds and 90 degree temperatures gave additional challenges to competitors in the Escape the Cape Triathlon in Lower Township on Sunday. Athletes began the race with a 16-foot plunge into the Delaware Bay from one of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry vessels. The international race consists of a 1-mile swim, a 25-mile bike ride and a 5-mile run. For the second year in a row, Kristen Donohue of Cape May Court House was top local finisher and took second place in the international women’s division.