2009 Ed Gaw Amelia Island Open Water Challenge
July 18, 2009 - Fernandina Beach, FL
Photos and Account by Ed Hardee
The 1-Mile men's swim was decided by a sprint to the finish line on the beach.
In an extremely close finish, Lucky Meisenheimer (right) edged out Diego Rios for first place.
AIR member Dr. Diana Twiggs
was an age-group award winner
in the 1-mile.
Ed Gaw,
son of the memorial swim's namesake,
was an age-group award winner in the 1-mile.
Stuart Duff
Men's winner 5K.
Caroline Bevillard
Women's Winner 5K.
Lucky Meisenheimer
Men's winner - 1-mile.
Amy Yeager
Women's winner - 1-mile.
For the 5K Event Results,
click here.
For the 1 Mile Event Results,
click here.