Photos: 2011 Ironman 70.3 Kansas
- By Triathlete.com
- Published Jun 8, 2012
- Updated Sep 20, 2012 at 2:05 PM UTC
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
In a scene similar to the 2010 race, Wellington enjoys her time in the finish shoot. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
The pro men kicked off the action in Clinton Lake. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Wellington is used to being the one chased, not the pursuer. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Great Britain's Leanda Cave was first out of the swim in 26:49. More importantly, that time gave Cave nearly a minute lead over three-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Chrissie Wellington works to keep within striking distance of Leanda Cave. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Leanda Cave posted the fastest times on the swim and the bike for the women. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
The day before the race Cave tweeted "All checked in. Bumped into @chrissiesmile (Chrissie Wellington) & she looks......well fit!!" Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Torsten Abel hammers on the bike. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Bryan Rhodes finished the bike in 2:24:54 but then dropped out of the race before the finish. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Trek/K-Swiss team member Paul Matthews turned in a well-paced day. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Athletes work to keep a fair distance on the bike. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Paul Matthews (front) and Luke Bell (back) work to build a gap on the rest of the field. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
K-Swiss Ironman Kansas 70..3 Romain Guillaume got off the bike in fourth and finished in fourth. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
One of the chase packs. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Wellington tweeted after the race: "So happy with my race today - the lows and the huge highs. Congrats to @leandacave for a great performance. So wonderful to 3peat in kansas!" Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Leanda Cave appeared to have an all-or-nothing strategy on the 56-mile bike course.
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Wellington did not take the lead until mile eight in the race. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Age-group athletes pile onto the run course. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Leslie Knibb of Washington D.C. went on to win the 45-49 age group. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
The prize for 70.3 miles of hard work. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
A relieved Chrissie Wellington narrowly three-peats at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Wellington and Cave celebrate after the race. Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
K-Swiss Ironman 70.3 Kansas
Chrissie Wellington and Leanda Cave blew away the rest of the women's field (third-place female Whitney Garcia finished more than 12 minutes after Cave). Photo: Paul Phillips
Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington edged out fellow Brit Leanda Cave, while Australia’s Paul Matthews cruised through the day at Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Look back on last year’s race with these images from photographer Paul Phillips. The 2012 version will take place this weekend on Sunday, June 10.
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