Hermosa Beach Ironman Celebrates July 4th With Sport and Alcohol

HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA - JULY 4: Annie Seawright, a multi-year winner of the competition, stretches before the race begins on July 4, 2018, in Hermosa Beach, California. In celebration of the U.S.'s Independence Day, participants adorned in their most "American" outfits, compete in the annual Hermosa Beach, CA, Ironman, where competitors run one mile on the beach, paddle one mile on a board and chug a six-pack of beer, in an attempt to win the title. (Photo by Jay L. Clendenin/Getty Images)