2010 Ironman Wisconsin Photo Gallery
- By Liz Hichens
- Published Sep 12, 2010
- Updated Jul 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM UTC

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Nerves are high early morning in transition.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Spectators say their final goodbyes to the athletes as they get ready to take on the long day.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
One of the first swimmers exits and heads to T2.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Athletes head towards T1 after completing the swim and being stripped of their wetsuit.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Madison is known for its amazing crowd support.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Joe Gambles pushing on the bike course. Is he grimacing or smiling? Maybe a little bit of both.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Rural Madison features beautiful views.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Inside the University of Wisconsin stadium.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Blake Becker edges out Max Longree for fifth place.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
The mass swim start took place in front of a picturesque downtown Madison.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
The race features several tough climbs.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
The Netherlands' Mirjam Weerd battles one of many rolling hills.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Although weather conditions have been known to be volatile at the Wisconsin race, the 2010 version featured sunny skies.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Age groupers take on the 112-mile bike course.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Riding in front of one of several corn fields.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
The spectators of Madison, Wisconsin...
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Even in a stadium that holds thousands, Ironman has its lonely moments.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
American Hillary Biscay completed her attempt at finishing three iron-distance races in four weeks. She finished seventh.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
The finish line is situated in front of the city's capitol building.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Gambles is introduced to the excited crowd.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
This was Gambles' first attempt at the Ironman distance.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

2010 Ironman Wisconsin
Crawford will also race at the Ironman World Championships in less than a month.
Australia’s Joe Gambles and New Zealand’s Gina Crawford both set new course records to win the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin triathlon. The Ironman win was the first for Gambles and the fifth for Crawford. Photographer Larry Rosa spent the day chasing after the fast athletes to capture these action shots.

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Liz Hichens
Liz Hichens is the Web Producer of Triathlete.com. She is an Ironman and marathon finisher and fan of all endurance sports.

















