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Photo Gallery: 2011 Endurance LIVE Awards Gala

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  • Published Jan 23, 2011
  • Updated Jul 1, 2011 at 10:27 AM UTC
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    2011 Endurance LIVE Awards Gala

    The gala was held at the Downtown San Diego Hard Rock Hotel. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    2011 Endurance LIVE Awards Gala

    The crowd included a mix of athletes, sponsors, supporters and media. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    2011 Endurance LIVE Awards Gala

    The atmosphere was unlike anything ever seen in endurance sports. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    2011 Endurance LIVE Awards Gala

    Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    2011 Endurance LIVE Awards Gala

    Endurance LIVE, formerly known as the Endurance Sports Awards, celebrated its 19th year. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Two-time ITU World Champion Siri Lindley was one of many sporting legends on hand for the show. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Alistair Cragg takes part in the parade of athletes, which took place prior to the handing out of the awards. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Cycling legend Chris Carmichael is introduced to the crowd. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    American 50km record holder Josh Cox takes is introduced to the audience. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Ironman 70.3 U.S. Champion Tim O'Donnell was on had to support girlfriend Mirinda Carfrae and take in the atmosphere. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    American runner Adam Goucher takes part in the parade of athletes. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    American runner Jen Rhines says hello to the crowd. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Australian triathlete Michellie Jones is introduced to the audience. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    New mom Kara Goucher gives a thumbs up. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Former Ironman World Champion Heather Fuhr was on hand for the event. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Ultrarunner Dean Karnazes participating in the parade of athletes. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Greg Welch strikes a pose... Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Triathlon legend Scott Tinley gives a wave to the crowd. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    American runner Ryan Hall was nearly unrecognizable with his new beard. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Ned Overend, a member of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, takes part in the parade of athletes. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Steve Scott, one of the greatest milers in American history, takes the stage. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Eight-time Ironman World Champion Paula Newby-Fraser was on hand to honor fellow athletes. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Bob Babbitt served as host for the event. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    TriCenter host Ann Wessling gets ready to present the first award. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Germany's Michael Raelert earned the award for Male Triathlete of the Year presented by Inside Triathlon, thanks in large part to his second-straight Ironman 70.3 world championship victory. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Michael Raelert thanked his brother, fellow triathlete Andreas Raelert, among others. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Leadville 100 champion Rebecca Rusch earned the award for Mountain Biker of the Year presented by Singletrack.com. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Ironman world record holder Chrissie Wellington accepts the award for Performance of the Year presented by TYR. The award was given for Wellington's record-breaking 8:19:13 performance at Challenge Roth in July of 2010. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Wellington accepts the award. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Scout Bassett accepts the award for Challenged Athlete of the Year presented by Kaiser Permanente. The video presentation about Bassett prior to the handing out of the award brought several audience members to tears. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Australia's Mirinda Carfrae was honored as the Female Triathlete of the Year presented by Active. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Carfrae is the 2010 Ironman World Champion. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Chris Solinsky accepts the award for Male Runner of the Year presented by Competitor.com. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    Australia's Chris McCormack gives the crowd a smile while accepting the award for Competitor of the Year. Photo: Nils Nilsen

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    McCormack flew in from Australia for the occasion. Photo: Nils Nilsen

Ten athletes were honored on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the 2011 Endurance LIVE Awards Gala in San Diego, Calif. The event, which took place at the Downtown Hard Rock Hotel, brought out the biggest names in the sports of running, triathlon, cycling and mountain biking. Also, see the winners had to say moments after receiving their awards in our interview series on CompetitorTV.

See images of the inspiring night below:

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