Photos: 2012 Challenge Roth
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- Published Jul 8, 2012
- Updated Jul 9, 2012 at 10:12 AM UTC

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
James Cunnama takes the win and a sub-8 hour time at Challenge Roth.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Rachel Joyce on the run course.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
As the first European across the finish line, Timo Bracht earned the European Long Distance Championship title.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Rachel Joyce takes the women's title.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Post-race beer is mandatory at Challenge Roth.
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

2012 Challenge Roth Triathlon
Photos: Challenge Series/Getty Images
For the first time in three years Challenge Roth did not see a world record broken, but it was still a fast day with South Africa’s James Cunnama squeezing out a sub-eight hour race. Germany’s Timo Bracht was second overall across the line, and as the first European he was crowned as the ETU European Long Course Champion. On the women’s side, Great Britain’s Rachel Joyce took home the overall title and European crown in 8:45:04.

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