The leaders of the pack Lindquist, Walton stay in front most of the race to win Mrs. T's Triathlon

Barb Lindquist made her first trip to the winner's circle. ForCraig Walton, it had been a long trip back. But both got there instyle Sunday, winning the women's and men's pro titles at the Mrs.T's Chicago Triathlon after leading nearly wire to wire.

I enjoy Chicago," Walton said. It's the biggest triathlon in theworld, and I love the city."

Lindquist and Walton will receive $6,000 each for winning, as wellas an additional $1,000 for leading after the swim and bike legs.

Walton arrived on a hot streak, having won events in Switzerland,Hungary and Minnesota before Chicago.

I've worked so hard over the past three months," he said. I justput my head down, …