Photos: 2011 Ironman Arizona
- By Triathlete.com
- Published Nov 21, 2011
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2011 Ironman Arizona
Leanda Cave had a smile on her face after taking the win. Photo: Jason Wise
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2011 Ironman Arizona
As the sun rises in Tempe, Ariz. swimmers embark on the first leg of their 140.6-mile journey through the desert. Photo By Jason Wise
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2011 Ironman Arizona
Photo: Jason Wise
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2011 Ironman Arizona
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2011 Ironman Arizona
Sean McArdle is thumbs up after making the loop on his first leg of the 112-mile bike ride as part of the Ford Ironman Arizona. Photo: Jason Wise
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2011 Ironman Arizona
Casey Alex ascends the Beeline Highway during his first loop on the 112-mile bike ride. Photo: Jason Wise
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2011 Ironman Arizona
Jeff Hulting is hanging loose as he heads up the Beeline Highway during the Ford Ironman Arizona. Photo: Jason Wise
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2011 Ironman Arizona
The Sonoran Desert provides a beautiful background as Laura Hood cruises downhill. Photo by Jason Wise
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Laura Hood shares some smiles with fellow riders along the Beeline Highway. The three-lap bike course can make for some crowded moments. Photo: Jason Wise
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Douglas Fisher stays hydrated while in the Sonoran Desert. Photo: Jason Wise
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Saguaro cacti make for a scenic backdrop, but with 112 miles to bike there was no time to take in the scenery. Photo: Jason Wise
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Pamela Beckwith still smiling after all those miles. Photo: Jason Wise
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Dan Quick as the "blue man" in his quest for Ironman glory. Photo: Jason Wise
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Mary McGrory sporting the Arizona Ironman outfit contrasts nicely against the desert. Photo: Jason Wise
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2011 Ironman Arizona
Photo: Jason Wise
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2011 Ironman Arizona
"Hot corner" on Rio Solado parkway and Mill avenue is the place to be during the race. Photo: Jason Wise
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The swim, bike and run of Ironman Arizona are among the most-spectator friendly in the entire sport. Photo: Jason Wise
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Uli Bromme runs down Curry road. Photo: Jason Wise
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The Blazeman roll has become a staple at triathlons around the world. Photo: Jason Wise
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A short victory roll after Matthew Russell crosses the finish line. Photo by Jason Wise
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Leanda Cave leaps with joy after finishing as the first women's professional in the Tempe Ironman. Photo by Jason Wise
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The three-lap run course takes athletes in and out of the center of the action, giving spectators several opportunities to cheer the athletes on. Photo: Jason Wise
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Crocs at an Ironman? Do not try this at home. Photo: Jason Wise
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2011 Ironman Arizona
This trio of runners kept in stride with one another as they crossed the Mill Avenue Bridge to head toward the second half of the lap. Photo: Jason Wise
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Some of the more than 2,600 athletes that entered Ironman Arizona take on Tempe's Town lake. Photo: Jason Wise
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Eneko Llanos was first off of the bike. Photo: Jason Wise
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Fraser Cartmell takes on a small incline as he cruises through the scenic streets of Tempe. Cartmell was sixth off of the bike, but struggled on the three-lap run course. Photo: Jason Wise
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Christophe Bastie approaches the north shore of Tempe Town Lake during his run. Photo: Jason Wise
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Eneko Llanos pumps his fists as he makes his way down the finish chute. Photo: Jason Wise
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Eneko Llanos drops to his knees after winning Ironman Arizona. Photo: Jason Wise
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Eneko Llanos is embraced by his girlfriend, Ruth Brito, after taking the win and breaking eight hours at Ironman Arizona. Photo: Jason Wise
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2011 Ironman Arizona
Eneko Llanos is embraced by his girlfriend, Ruth Brito, after taking the win and breaking eight hours at Ironman Arizona. Photo: Jason Wise
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Eneko Llanos gives two thumbs up after taking the win. Photo: Jason Wise
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Scott Neyedli crosses the finish line for 11th. Photo: Jason Wise
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Despite being one of the best at the distance, Leanda Cave had never taken a win at Ironman... until Sunday. Photo: Jason Wise
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Linsey Corbin holds up a cowboy hat in celebration of her second-place finish. Photo: Jason Wise
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Purplepatch teammates and friends Linsey Corbin and Meredith Kessler celebrate their podium-worthy finishes at Ironman Arizona. Photo: Jason Wise
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Jeff Glasbrenner lost his leg when he was 8 years old, but that didn't stop him from competing at Ironman Arizona. Photo: Jason Wise
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Eye in the sky as the athletes fly by. Photo: Jason Wise
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