Lopez, McConaughey finish triathlon

MALIBU, Calif., Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey, co-stars in the 2001 romantic comedy "The Wedding Planner," both competed in a triathlon in California this weekend.

Lopez and McConaughey, who also both became first-time parents with their respective partners this year, finished the Nautica Malibu Triathlon Sunday.

Lopez finished her first triathlon, which was comprised of swimming, biking and running portions, in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 28 seconds, People.com reported. She gave birth to twins in February.

"Thank you guys so much," Usmagazine.com quoted the actress/singer as telling the crowd of people who turned out to support her. "This is an amazing day. I feel really great and so glad I finished and that I made it out of the water but more amazing than that, I feel really great that we raised $127,000 for the Children's Hospital (of Los Angeles) and hopefully it'll go to good use."

McConaughey, who is frequently photographed running and swimming, completed the race in 1 hour, 30 minutes and 44.7 seconds, Usmagazine.com said.

His girlfriend Camila Alves was seen in a VIP area holding their son Levi, who was born in July, while Lopez's husband Marc Anthony reportedly was seen cheering Lopez on from the sidelines.

People.com said McConaughey gave Lopez a big hug when he saw her Sunday.

E! Online said celebrities Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Jon Hamm, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Jon Cryer, Monique Coleman, Scott Foley and Anna Kournikova also competed in the event.