Maj. Gen. David Smith, director of Air Force Reserve Plans, Programs and Requirements exits the water during the swim portion of the Ironman World Championship race in Kona, Hawaii, Oct. 24, 2022. Triathlons are competitions comprising a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run, and only 6% of Ironmen participants worldwide qualify for the World Championships. (Courtesy photo)