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Gwinnett hosts aqual triathlon, polar bear swim

Feb 15, 2012

Gwinnett County will host an aqua triathlon and polar bear swim from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at Mountain Park Aquatic Center, 1063 Rockbridge Road, Stone Mountain.

The triathlon will feature 10 minutes each of aqua running, aqua cycling and swimming. The polar bear swim in the outdoor leisure pool begins at 11 a.m. The events are open to those age 15 and up. The cost is a minimum donation of $26 per person and includes a t-shirt, snacks and prizes. Proceeds benefit Living Waters International. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 770-564-4650.

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David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Before moving to Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington.

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