Photos: 2011 Challenge Roth Triathlon
- By Steve Godwin
- Published Jul 10, 2011
- Updated Jul 10, 2011 at 7:44 PM UTC
2011 Challenge Roth
Moments before the start. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
The nervous energy of T1 before the race gets underway. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
The start line is read. Here we go... Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
The canal swim start. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Germany's Julia Wagner had an impressive iron-distance debut, finishing second. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
The entire race was live streamed. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Andreas pressed hard on the bike. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
The race was touted to be a battle between Andreas Raelert and this man, Sebastian Kienle. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Only in Germany... Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Our kind of aid station. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Solarer Hill gives Rebekah Keat some much-needed energy. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Keat, who has raced here in the past, cycled her way to a 4:51:05 bike split. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Australia's Belinda Granger conserves her energy on a downhill section. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Chrissie's slower bike made for an amazing marathon time. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Spectators remind the athletes to smile. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
At this point Belinda Granger and Rebekah Keat are only eight minutes back on Chrissie Wellington. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Rebekah Keat takes on one of the climbs. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Over 180,000 fans came out in support. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
The Tour de France? Nope, it's Challenge Roth. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Over 5,000 athletes raced at Challenge Roth. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Sebastian Kienle tries to keep Andreas Raelert within his sight. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
TeamTBB had a strong presence. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
James Cunnama eventually dropped out on the run. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Wellington ran an amazing 2:44:35 marathon. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
Now it's time to celebrate. Photo: Steve Godwin
2011 Challenge Roth
The signature Chrissie smile. Photo: Steve Godwin
FILED UNDER: Photos TAGS: Andreas Raelert / Challenge Roth / Chrissie Wellington
Steve Godwin
Steve Godwin is the Senior Video Producer at Competitor Group. When he's not on location shooting or editing in the studio, you can find him out training for his next race. Follow Steve on twitter @sgodwinfilms
