
Lynn Van Dove with Soviet soldiers at the site of the Zelenogorsk triathlon, 1990.

Race entry list.

Two Ironman Canada finishers competing in Zelenogorsk. The woman is Carol Truelove. I can't remember the man's name.

Transition area entertainment provided by a local band.

Race catering, Soviet style.

Race secretary and communications officer. The Steve King of Zelenogorsk? You can also see the trophies here.

Triathlon souvenirs for sale.

The swim start.

Waiting for the swim start.

Swim start.

Bike lot.

Bike-to-run transition in Zelenogorsk.

Spectators applauding finishers.

Soldiers, or possibly police, smoke during the race.

A child plays in the race area.

Heading home at the end of the race.

Me and my Soviet hosts at the end of the most fascinating trip of my life

Lynne Van Dove with the mayor of Zelenogorsk, USSR

Soviet race official, Zelenogorsk.


















