Photos: 2010 Ironman Arizona
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- Published Nov 16, 2011
- Updated Nov 16, 2011 at 6:18 PM UTC
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2010 Ironman Arizona
Look back on last year's Ironman Arizona race from Tempe, Ariz. with this photo gallery from Paul Phillips.
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2010 Ironman Arizona
It takes a family to do an Ironman! Photo: Paul Phillips
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Both the Mill Street Bridge and the spectators wait for the start. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Over 2,000 age group athletes start their Ironman journey. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Big Matty Reed pushed the pace in the early miles of his Ironman debut. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Timo Bracht was victorious against one of the toughest pro fields outside of Kona. Photo: Paul Phillips
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2010 Ironman Arizona
Leanda Cave led the early miles of the bike and kept Chrissie Wellington within sight. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Chrissie remains unbeaten at the Ironman distance. Photo: Paul Phillips
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The Ironman Arizona course takes athletes out into the desert of Arizona. Photo: Paul Phillips
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The day was about more than the professional race. More than 2,000 age groupers took to the Arizona course. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Chrissie Wellington chose to race at Ironman Arizona after withdrawing from Kona due to an illness. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Chrissie navigates her way through the field. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Jordan Rapp is back racing after a horrific accident earlier this year. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Rasmus Henning was forced to make up a four-minute deficit after being served a penalty on the bike. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Chris Lieto found himself in an unfamiliar position off of the bike: not in the lead. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Rapp, Bracht and Henning spent much of the day riding close together. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Timo Bracht makes the pass to take the lead from Jordan Rapp. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Chrissie Wellington grinds on the three-lap bike course. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Amputee Daniel Gade pounded through the bike portion in 7:32. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Age group athletes enjoyed some sun and suffered through some rain in the midst of spectacular Arizona scenery. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Although Chris Lieto came ready for a fight, he struggled on the marathon. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Matt Reed takes on his first Ironman run. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Deeply disappointed with is 24th place finish in Kona in 2010, Rasmus Henning finished second in Tempe. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Timo with his moto escort on the way to the finish. Photo: Paul Phillips
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Chrissie used her pre-Kona fitness to establish a new Ironman record (which she broke again at 2011 Ironman South Africa). Photo: Paul Phillips
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In her fourth race in six weeks, Leanda Cave finished on the podium. Photo: Paul Phillips
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There is no aid station that helps as much as a hug from your son! Photo: Paul Phillips
Germany’s Timo Bracht and Great Britain’s Chrissie Wellington beat out a world-class field of professionals to take the wins at Ironman Arizona. Check out images of the eventful race. Also, read the complete race recap.
FILED UNDER: Kona 2011 / Photos TAGS: Chrissie Wellington / Ironman Arizona / Tempe triathlon / Timo Bracht / Triathlon News














