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Look Back On The 2011 Challenge Wanaka Triathlon

  • By Triathlete.com
  • Published Jan 17, 2012
  • Updated Jan 17, 2012 at 4:28 PM UTC
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    2011 Challenge Wanaka

    The 2012 Challenge Wanaka Triathlon is set for this Saturday, Jan. 21. Look back on the 2011 race with these photos. Photo: Getty Images

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    Jamie Whyte of New Zealand runs through the forest surrounding Lake Wanaka. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    2011 Challenge Wanaka Triathlon

    Athletes hop into the lake for the in-water swim start. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Athletes begin the long day of competition. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Competitors swim in Lake Wanaka at the start of the Challenge Wanaka. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Belinda Harper of New Zealand ultimately crashed her bike and was forced to surrender her lead. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Jamie Whyte of New Zealand leads Joshua Rix of Australia. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    The winds made an already challenging course that much more difficult. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Jamie Whyte of New Zealand celebrates his 9:03:53 victory. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Jamie Whyte of New Zealand runs around the Clutha River. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    "It is the most magnificent run in the world," Belinda Granger said after the race. "The view is amazing. I absolutely love it." Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Athletes navigate the windy terrain of Wanaka. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    The Challenge Wanaka triathlon is known as one of the most beautiful races in the world. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Petr Vabrousek of the Czech Republic runs around Lake Wanaka. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Belinda Granger of Australia celebrates her win. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Spectators gather at the finish line of the Challenge Wanaka on January 15, 2011 in Wanaka, New Zealand. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Jamie Whyte of New Zealand exits the water. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Age groupers battle windy conditions on the bike course. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    A competitor runs around Lake Wanaka on his way to completing the marathon course. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    The race featured a post-race fireworks display over the finish line Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

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    Jamie Whyte competes in the bike portion of Saturday's race. Photo: Teaukura Moetaua/Getty Images for Challenge Wanaka

New Zealand up-and-comer Jamie Whyte and Australian veteran Belinda Granger claimed victories at the 2011 Challenge Wanaka Triathlon. See images of what is considered one of the most beautiful triathlon courses in the world below.

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