E-Dad,
Really interesting to know what happened during the swim. Maybe a timing chip thing? I don't know what the weather conditions were like, but there was a cold front that came through that week. Maybe a cold and choppy swim? Did some swim back after 10-20 minutes and call it a day? Were they given a chance to do the long course distance?
I just seen a really nice note from Kristie(KC). She was active on the forum last year, her first attempt at an IM. KC came in 5th overall among the women. This year she did IM Florida, looking at her results: WOW!! A 4:08 marathon, to finish in 11:25. Congratulations. KC!! Maybe we'll see you at GFT next year!