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Next up for Symonds is an event in Santa Clara, Calif.
Annett finished the race in 6:10:44. She completed the 3-km swim in 45:23, putting her in 14th. She was fifth overall in the 120-km bike, which took her 3:12:28 to complete and had the 10th fastest run in 2:09:40.
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Annett will now get ready for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, Tenn. on Sept. 9.
