More Images Of The 2010 Ironman Arizona Triathlon
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- Published Nov 22, 2010
- Updated Jul 1, 2011 at 10:33 AM UTC
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Tempe Town Lake was filled and ready to go after the City of Tempe scrambled to repair the dam after a bladder burst back in July. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Athletes were greeted with chilly 61 degree waters. Photo: Rich Cruse
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The mass Ironman swim start has been compared to a washing machine. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Leanda Cave led the women out of the water with a swim time of 51:13. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Chrissie Wellington starts the day off with a smile. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Although Cave gave her some competition early on, Wellington eventually found her way to the front of the women's pack. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Chris Lieto had work to do after he found himself down nearly six minutes after the 2.4 mile swim. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Last year's winner Jordan Rapp rode his way to a 4:22:38 bike split. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Matt Reed tweeted after the race that he "blew up" around 66 miles in his Ironman debut. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Kevin Everett, Matt Reed and Rasmus Henning work to maintain position without getting a drafting penalty. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Timo Bracht turned in a patient race and found his way to the lead just before T2. Photo: Rich Cruse
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The three-loop course left pros navigating their way through hundreds of age-group athletes. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Wellington's bike split of 4:47:06 was more than 10 minutes faster than the next pro woman. Photo: Rich Cruse
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The three-loop bike course provides plenty of opportunity for spectators to cheer on their loved ones or their favorite pros. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Bracht was the first onto the run course and despite competing in the Ironman World Championships only six weeks prior, he looked to have the freshest legs of the pro men. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Rapp cruised his way to a 2:58:02 marathon. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Lieto struggled on the marathon and eventually slowed to a walk. Photo: Rich Cruse
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The holiday spirit was in action! Photo: Rich Cruse
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Tom Lowe came into this race known for his cycling skills. His 2:48:11 marathon proved he can run as well. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Local pro Jozsef Major has won this race before and ran his way to a fifth place finish. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Matt Reed's 2:59:39 marathon was good enough to give him sixth place. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Wellington said before the race she wanted to run a 2:54 marathon. She was more than successful with a 2:52:55 performance. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Three pros take on the marathon together. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Timo Bracht checks his watch on the way to victory. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Rasmus Henning lost four minutes before the run due to a drafting penalty he received on the bike. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Lowe ran his way from fifth off of the bike to third at the finish line. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Spectators and athletes enjoy the rainbow after showers plagued the course. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Linsey Corbin shows her consistency. She earns a second-place finish for the second year in a year. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Bracht's winning time of 8:07:16 was also a new course record. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Bracht finished sixth in Kona back on Oct. 9. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Rasmus Henning earns second. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Lowe celebrates his podium finish. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Rapp was a crowd favorite throughout the day. Photo: Rich Cruse
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It was an emotional day for Rapp, who wasn't sure if he'd ever be able to race again after a horrific accident in March. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Wellington celebrates her record-breaking victory. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Wellington spends a moment taking it in before completing the "Blazeman" roll across the finish line. Photo: Rich Cruse
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It was a good day for Chrissie Wellington and her boyfriend, Tom Lowe. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Corbin crosses the finish line with her signature cowboy hat. Photo: Rich Cruse
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Cave rolls across the line for the Blazeman Foundation. Cave had done the same just one week prior when she finished second in Clearwater. Photo: Rich Cruse
See more photos of the Ironman Arizona triathlon from Tempe, Ariz. It was an emotional day as Chrissie Wellington broke another record, Timo Bracht earned a close victory and Jordan Rapp turned in an amazing comeback.
See also:
- 2010 Ironman Arizona Photo Gallery
- Timo Bracht of Germany and Chrissie Wellington Crowned 2010 Ironman Arizona Champions
FILED UNDER: Kona 2011 / Photos TAGS: arizona triathlon / Chrissie Wellington / Ironman Arizona / Jrodan Rapp / Rich Cruse / Timo Bracht / Tom Lowe / Triathlon News / triathlon photos
