Photos: 2013 Ironman 70.3 San Juan

Fabulous Caribbean view which was likely lost on the athletes as they battle the tough course.

American David Kahn was first out of the water in 23:32.

Deep blue water and the final few hundred meters of the swim.

American Jarrod Shoemaker traveled to San Juan for his first shot at 70.3.

Two-time defending champion Tim O'Donnell gives the Trek Speed Concept its first test in a race.

Dirk Bockel (LUX) also rode on a Trek Speed Concept.

Ben Collins on the bike.

The long uphills await the athletes in Old San Juan.

High surf, winds and a Tsunami warning sign do not deter Andrew Starykowicz.

Dirk Bockel and Paul Matthews lead the chase group.

Olympian Helle Frederiksen (DEN) in her first non-drafting race.

Svenja Bazlen (GER) bikes into second.

Camilla Pedersen (DEN) ultimately rounded out the podium in San Juan.

It was lucky 13 for Andrew Starykowicz at Ironman 70.3 San Juan.

Kimberly Schwabenbauer (USA) weaves through the age-group athletes.

Mirinda Carfrae got back on her bike after a crash on the wet roads.

Leanda Cave on the second lap of the bike.

Dirk Bockel works his way through age-group athletes in San Juan.

Andrew Starykowicz exits T2.

Andrew Starykowicz (USA) passes by Castillo de San Cristobal.

Dirk Bockel and Timothy O'Donnell on the uphill in San Juan.

Timothy O'Donnell (USA) on the run.

Helle Frederiksen (DEN) is light on the hills of Old San Juan.

Leanda Cave on the run. She ultimately finished sixth.

Bertrand Billard (FRA) had a strong day and ran his way to second.

Starykowicz takes the win in 3:50:12.

Helle Frederiksen takes the win at her first non-drafting and long-distance race.

Helle Frederiksen earned the win in 4:11:35.

Race organizers and San Juan City Officials pose with the winners.

Everyone is a winner at Ironman 70.3 San Juan.