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David Forsee, a 34-year-old resident of Indianapolis is the first to cross the finish line in the inaugural Whirlpool Steelhead Triathlon. Forsee crossed the line in Benton Harbor, Mich., on Sunday (Sept. 14) with a time of 4:20:16. The triathlon, which was half the distance of an Ironman event, consisted of a 1.2-mile swim in Lake Michigan, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.2-mile run through Benton Harbor. More than 500 athletes participated in the triathlon, which capped off a weekend of concerts, an art fair, other races for children and novice tri-athletes, and wine and food tastings in downtown Benton Harbor. Whirlpool Corp., based in Benton Harbor Michigan, was the primary sponsor of the events.