Photo Gallery: Challenge Kraichgau
- By Liz Hichens
- Published Jun 7, 2011
- Updated Jun 7, 2011 at 6:48 PM UTC
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Andreas Raelert takes the win in 3:51:05. To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
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More than 3,000 athletes participated in the Challenge Kraichgau in Germany. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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The race is one of the largest half-iron distance events in the country. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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An age-group athlete takes on one of the more scenic portions of the course. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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Yvonne Van Vlerken cycled her way to a 2:31:29 bike split. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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Germany's Sebastian Kienle pushed the pace on the bike, building a gap on his competitors. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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Andreas Raelert, the runner up from the 2010 Ironman World Championship, will also compete in next month's Challenge Roth race. To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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A scenic shot of the bike course. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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Sebastian Kienle works to hold off a fast-charging Andreas Raelert. His 1:15 half-marathon was not enough. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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Yvonne Van Vlerken's 1:24:06 half marathon was enough to earn the victory. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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Julia Wagner works to maintain the lead she built on the bike. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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François Chabaud runs his way to a 1:16:31 half marathon to earn third. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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Andreas Raelert's blazing half marathon time of 1:09:27 earned him the victory. To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
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Germany's Thomas Hellriegel finished fifth. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
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Canada's Luke Dragstra showed off a unique hairstyle on his way to a ninth-place finish. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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Images From Challenge Kraichgau
Yvonne Van Vlerken takes the win in 4:26:08. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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A concerned Andreas Raelert checks on second-place finisher Sebastian Kienle. Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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The men's podium: Sebastian Kienle (2nd), Andreas Raelert (1st) and Francois Chabaud (3rd). Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
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The women's podium: Julia Wagner (2nd), Yvonne Van Vlerken (1st) and Rachel Joyce (3rd). Photo: Challenge Series/Getty Images
Germany’s Andreas Raelert and the Netherlands’ Yvonne Van Vlerken beat out tough competition to take the victories at this weekend’s Challenge Kraichgau race in Germany. See images of the eventful day below.
To see the Training Day video with the Raelert brothers, click here.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
FILED UNDER: Photos TAGS: Andreas Raelert / Challenge Kraichgau / Challenge Series / Germany triathlon / triathlon photos / Yvonne Van Vlerken
Liz Hichens
Liz Hichens is the Web Producer of Triathlete.com. She is an Ironman and marathon finisher and fan of all endurance sports.















