Photos: Ironman Coeur d’Alene
- By Nils Nilsen
- Published Jun 27, 2011
- Updated Jun 27, 2011 at 12:35 PM UTC
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Boom, the pros are off lead by star swimmer Julie Dibens. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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The Pros early morning start was a bit chilly. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Julie Dibens warming up for a polar swim? Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Pro Female Caitlin Snow is eager to shed the sweats. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Logan Franks had a unique way of getting used to the chilly water. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Craig Alexander heads to T1. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Cesar Valera of Venezuala pushed hard early in the bike. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Caroline Gregory rides past one of several sheer rock faces. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Desiree Ficker in the early morning light. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Caitlin Snow chasing her shadow. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Heath Thurston had an early spill on the bike. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Maik Twelsiek put in an amazing effort on the bike and would leave T2 with over 9 minutes on Craig Alexander. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Dibens lead start to finish, putting over 40 minutes on second place during the bike. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Craig Alexander stuck to his plan and kept Maik within reach for the run. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Maik's awesome ride grabbed the attention of the television crew. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Craig flies by Lake Coeur d'Alene. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Adam Jensen navigates an s-turn. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Brendan Halpin didn't even notice the scenery. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Snow rides along the lake. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Crowie takes on water early in the run. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Maik did what he could to keep Crowie at bay, but in the end Crowie caught him. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Billy Edwards cruises on the run. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Dibens was strong early on but ended up having trouble in the second half of the marathon. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Slow is not what Crowie had in mind. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Snow and her unique running style power to second overall. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Haley Cooper-Scott took third in the women's race with a strong run. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Crowie celebrates with the crowd for his win. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Stamped, Crowie is heading to Kona. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Maik's effort showed on his face at the finish. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Dibens celebrates shortly before taking her first full Ironman win. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Dibens breaks the course record. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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Julie Dibens took the victory, bloody toe and all. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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