Photos: Ironman 70.3 Austin

By Triathlete.com
Published Oct 23, 2011
Updated Oct 23, 2011 at 9:52 PM UTC

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A triathlete relaxes at the expo. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Nothing wrong with a little pre-race recovery. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Michael Raelert, Desiree Ficker, Fraser Cartmell and Richie Cunningham hang out the day before the race at the pro panel. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Michael Raelert has had a rough year and was unable to race at both the Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ironman World Championship races due to injury. Photo: Mario Cantu
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The pro women battle for position on the swim. Photo: Mario Cantu
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The pro athletes prepare to jump into the water as the sun rises over Austin. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Athletes warm up before the race. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Haley Cooper-Scott gets ready at T1 before the swim start. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Preparing for the race. Photo: Mario Cantu
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The lead male pros exit the water. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Making the way to T1. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Finding the first breath after the swim. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Richie Cunningham exits the water in third behind Michael Raelert and Fraser Cartmell. Cunningham is wearing what appears to be TYR's new Freak of Nature wetsuit. Note the "prototype" marking on his right arm. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Pro men approach the swim exit. Photo: Mario Cantu
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The pros get an early start to the day. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Michael Raelert biked a 2:09:58. After 56 miles of riding only Ronnie Schildknecht had passed Raelert. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Richie Cunningham lives and trains in the Austin area. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Young pro Jordan Bethke on the bike. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Pro Terra Castro lives and trains in Austin, Texas. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Pro Mandy McLane had a breakthrough race, finishing second. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Tenille Hoogland hits an aid station. After leading the swim and the bike Hoogland failed to finish the race. Photo: Mario Cantu
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The event also featured a collegiate 70.3 championship. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Mandy McLane on the run. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Ronnie Schildknecht chose to enter the Austin race after a disappointing performance in Kona. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Haley Cooper-Scott worked her way through the field throughout the day, ultimately finishing in fifth. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Jessica Meyers exits T2. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Schildknecht held the lead into T2. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Making quick work of transition. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Michael Raelert recovers. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Raelert is back in action! Photo: Mario Cantu
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Meyers celebrates her win. Photo: Mario Cantu
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Meyers poses with her daughter, Gwyn, at the finish. Photo: Mario Cantu
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