Brazelton Fastest OC Ironman Finisher

John Brazelton of Aliso Viejo was the fastest finisher among the 14 Orange County participants in Saturday’s Ironman Triathlon in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Brazelton, 29, finished 261st overall in 10 hours 18 minutes 21 seconds.

Jack Boyster, 50, of Laguna Beach came in fourth in the men’s 50-54 division, finishing in 10:54:40. Chris Johnson, 47, of Laguna Niguel was fifth in the men’s 45-49 division, finishing in 10:40:52.

Other county competitors: Kirk Waymire, 38, Trabuco Canyon (10:55:55); Jon Sterkel, 37, Dana Point (11:24:05); Michael Pugh, 40, Costa Mesa (11:48:50); David Gault, 32, Laguna Niguel (11:50:45); George Brenseke, 35, Laguna Hills (12:21:39).

Tina Pauley, 27, Irvine (13:25:27); Thomas Townsen, 49, Irvine (13:48:13); Bob Crawford, 51, Laguna Niguel (14:28:04); Rick Van Kirk, 37, Irvine (15:12:10); David Weisenthal, 48, Laguna Beach (15:51:38); Ryan Patch, 37, Laguna Niguel (16:49:25).