Photos: 2012 Ironman Arizona
- By Triathlete.com
- Published Nov 19, 2012
- Updated Nov 20, 2012 at 12:00 PM UTC
2012 Ironman Arizona
After finishing second here three years in a row, Linsey Corbin is finally the Ironman Arizona champion.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Ironman world champion Leanda Cave gets ready in the morning. She said in the pre-race press conference that she came to Tempe to validate her spot for the 2013 Ironman World Championship.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
American Meredith Kessler came out of the water in just over 50 minutes and looked to build a lead early in the race.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Local pro Matthew Russell was a fan favorite among the Tempe crowd.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Meredith Kessler followed her fast swim with an equally fast bike.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
American TJ Tollakson came to Ironman Arizona after just missing out on a Kona spot in August.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
German Nils Frommhold leads the men on the bike.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
This was Nils Frommhold's first-ever Ironman. The ITU athlete missed out on an Olympic spot and tried Ironman for a new challenge.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Frommhold came out of the water in first and held his own on the bike, entering T2 in third position.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Australian Paul Matthews was close to the front of the race all day.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
American Andrew Starykowicz has had a season full of ups and downs. His most recent "up" was a win at Ironman Florida just two weeks ago.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Kevin Everett stays aero on the flat and windy Ironman Arizona course.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Starykowicz posted the fastest bike split of the day in 4:16:31.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Frommhold posted an impressive Ironman-debut marathon time of 2:48:06.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Matthews also had an impressive run at 2:48:27.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Kessler started the marathon and tried to hold off a fast-running (and good friend) Linsey Corbin.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Matthews climbs the toughest hill on the Ironman Arizona run course at Curry Road.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Starykowicz on the run.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Leanda Cave held a steady pace all day and got the Kona validation she was looking for. Cave is officially qualified for both the Ironman World Championship 70.3 and Ironman World Championship for 2013.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Tyler Butterfield, known for his impressive bike skills, used a strong marathon to earn fourth in Tempe.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Linsey Corbin spent the majority of the day chasing Meredith Kessler.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Frommhold took the lead fairly early in the marathon and was running scared with Paul Matthews and TJ Tollakson both hot on his heels.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Matthews came off of the bike in seventh and ran his way to second.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Great Britain's Corinne Abraham earned an impressive third-place finish.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Frommhold celebrates with the Tempe crowd as he makes his way down the finish chute.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Frommhold combined a 48:19 swim, 4:22:45 bike and a 2:48:06 marathon to take the 8:03:13 victory.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Frommhold will be on everyone's radar as we head into the 2013 season.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Tyler Butterfield celebrates with wife Nikki (who is also a professional triathlete) and daughter Savana.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Corbin combined a 59:11 swim, a 4:51:34 bike and a 3:05:54 marathon to earn the 9:01:41 victory.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Kessler finishes second.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
Corbin and Kessler duked it out all day, but are good friends off of the course.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
2012 Ironman Arizona
It all sinks in for Corbin and Kessler at the finish line.
Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Both of the men’s and women’s professional races at the 2012 Ironman Arizona triathlon had exciting, though very different, story lines. A new Ironman star emerged for the men when Germany’s Nils Frommhold won at his debut at the distance. For the women, it was Linsey Corbin who finally earned her first Ironman Arizona victory after finishing second here three years in a row.
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