In this handout photo provided by IRONMAN, the green sea turtle, also known as “Honu”, is a symbol of good luck and longevity in Hawaiian lore. This native friend provides a little mystique to the 2,300 athletes who await the start signal of a 140.6-mile journey at the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship triathlon on October 8, 2016 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. (Photo by Donald Miralle/IRONMAN via Getty Images)
