A Small Tribute to My Sister Irene Volodkevich (new window) My sister lived a short life, yet touched (and continues to touch) many people with her generous spirit and open heart. My Ironman Story This is the story of how my sister Irene (1958-1988) inspired me to complete an ironman distance triathlon (2.4 mi swim, 112 mi bike, 26.2 mi run) just before I turned 40 years old. My Father's Autobiography (Peter Volodkevich) My father's medical degree literally saved his life when he was a prisoner of war during World War II. He wrote about his experiences in Russia & Germany (1912 - 1949) and coming to America, so his four children and future grandchildren would know his version of his history.