Photos: Ironman 70.3 Texas

Lance Armstrong during the bicycle portion of the Hermann Memorial Ironman 70.3 Texas.

The women's pro division waits to begin the swimming portion of the Hermann Memorial Ironman 70.3 Texas.

Kelly Williamson is from Texas and enjoyed the support on the course.

Timothy O'Donnell hoists the ribbon after winning the Hermann Memorial Ironman 70.3 Texas.

The pro women get their day underway.

Competitors line up to enter the water for the Hermann Memorial Ironman 70.3 Texas.

Competitors line up to enter the water for the Hermann Memorial Ironman 70.3 Texas

Bryan Rhodes exited the swim with the main pack at 23:25.

Lance Armstrong exits the water in 15th position, well within striking distance of the leaders.

Lance Armstrong.

Sebastian Kienle had about three minutes to make up on the leaders heading out of the swim.

Tami Ritchie, left, and Nina Kraft are neck and neck as they exit the water and heads towards T1.

Kelly Williamson exits the water.

Sierra Snyder exits the water.

The effort was visible on Armstrong's face in the later miles of the bike.

Lance Armstrong stayed with the pack in the early miles of the bike, but eventually broke away to take the lead.

Marino Vanhoenacker led the race at one point.

Marino Vanhoenacker raced at Ironman New Zealand (which was turned into a 70.3 due to weather) at the beginning of March.

Lance Armstrong.

Lance pushed the pace on the back half of the bike.

Lance Armstrong stretched his lead at points, but in the end it wasn't enough.

Lance Armstrong during the bicycle portion of the Hermann Memorial Ironman 70.3 Texas.

Stephane Poulat was only 16 seconds behind Armstrong going into T2.

Sebastian Kienle had a great bike ride and started the run only a minute down from Armstrong.

Bryan Rhodes.

Justin Daerr.

TJ Tollakson and his unique bike setup.

Amy Marsh took her turn at the front of the women's race.

Amy Marsh

Anja Beranek of Germany showed off her cycling skills, leading the women into T2.

Kelly Williamson works to keep herself within striking distance of the bike leaders.

Amy Marsh.

Anja Beranek.

Amy Marsh refuels on the bike.

Sebastian Kienle managed to hold first position right up until the final meters of the race.

Michael Raelert battled an illness all week and wasn't quite himself on the course.

Tim O'Donnell shows the effort it took to reach Kienle.

Armstrong struggled in the later miles of the run.

Tim O'Donnell.

Lance Armstrong

Timothy O'Donnell is all smiles after winning the Hermann Memorial Ironman 70.3 Texas.

Timothy O'Donnell hoists the ribbon after winning the Hermann Memorial Ironman 70.3 Texas.

Timothy O'Donnell is all smiles after winning the Hermann Memorial Ironman 70.3 Texas.

Timothy O'Donnell is all smiles after winning the Hermann Memorial Ironman 70.3 Texas.

Lance Armstrong, left, is bested at the last second by Jordan Jones during the Hermann Memorial Ironman 70.3 Texas. Armstrong finished 7th, a second behind Jones who took 6th.

Lance Armstrong, left, is bested at the last second by Jordan Jones during the Hermann Memorial Ironman 70.3 Texas. Armstrong finished 7th, a second behind Jones who took 6th.

Kelly Williamson takes the win.