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Published: July 6, 2012 at 3:23 PM

NEW YORK, July 6 (UPI) -- Organizers of the Aquaphor Diaper Derby in New York said more than 30 babies are racing Friday across a 12-foot mat.

The organizers said the event, part of the Aquaphor New York City Triathlon Expo, involves infants crawling across a large mat as their parents coach them from the sidelines.

The infant race is part of celebrations surrounding the 12th annual Aquaphor New York City Triathlon, which is scheduled for Sunday.

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