At the Ironman South American Championships victor Canadian Brent McMahon broke the course record and came within a whisker off the current Ironman record, just missing it by 12 seconds.
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A group of ten men exited the swim within a minute of each other, and led by Marcus Fernandes (BRA), including Brent McMahon and Tim Don (GBR).
Early into the bike the skies opened and began to pound competitors with rain making for treacherous and cold conditions through most of the bike. Amorelli, Wil Clarke (GBR), Collington, Fontana, Mathews, and McMahon took advantage of the circumstances and began to pull away from the field. At 55 km’s, Amorelli and McMahon separated themselves to the front of the race with Mathews, Collington, and Don falling back but still remaining within striking distance of the lead pair. Nearing the completion of the first half of the bike, McMahon managed to create a minute and half gap on Don, Mathews, Amorelli, and Collington
By the time McMahon dismounted the bike he had a lead of over 10 minutes on Don and over 12 minutes on both Collington and Mathews as the rest of the field well back, 20 minutes off the leaders’ pace.
A 2:42:42 marathon cemented his victory and meant McMahon had captured the 2016 Ironman South American Championship in a course record time of 7:46:10, and the second fastest time at an Ironman race. Don and Collington finished second and third after fading to over 18 minutes back of McMahon’s winning time.
The women’s victor Lucie Zelenkova (CZE) also established a new course record of 8:54:10, finishing more than 15 minutes ahead of Mareen Hufe (DEU)
At the Ironman South American Championships victor Canadian Brent McMahon broke the course record and came within a whisker off the current Ironman record, just missing it by 12 seconds.
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A group of ten men exited the swim within a minute of each other, and led by Marcus Fernandes (BRA), including Brent McMahon and Tim Don (GBR).
Early into the bike the skies opened and began to pound competitors with rain making for treacherous and cold conditions through most of the bike. Amorelli, Wil Clarke (GBR), Collington, Fontana, Mathews, and McMahon took advantage of the circumstances and began to pull away from the field. At 55 km’s, Amorelli and McMahon separated themselves to the front of the race with Mathews, Collington, and Don falling back but still remaining within striking distance of the lead pair. Nearing the completion of the first half of the bike, McMahon managed to create a minute and half gap on Don, Mathews, Amorelli, and Collington
By the time McMahon dismounted the bike he had a lead of over 10 minutes on Don and over 12 minutes on both Collington and Mathews as the rest of the field well back, 20 minutes off the leaders’ pace.
A 2:42:42 marathon cemented his victory and meant McMahon had captured the 2016 Ironman South American Championship in a course record time of 7:46:10, and the second fastest time at an Ironman race. Don and Collington finished second and third after fading to over 18 minutes back of McMahon’s winning time.
The women’s victor Lucie Zelenkova (CZE) also established a new course record of 8:54:10, finishing more than 15 minutes ahead of Mareen Hufe (DEU)
Conquering tough conditions that included strong waves, which defeated 30 athletes in the swim, GB’s Susie Cheethman has won ChallengeSalou in Spain.
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More than 1,100 competitors took part in the half distance race (1.9km swim, 90k bike and 21.1k run) under a blazing hot sun.
The first out of the water was the Slovenian Alena Stevens. However Cheethman had a strong bike leg and was first through T2, followed by fellow Brit Kim Morrison, who eventually finished fourth. Morrison was overcome in run leg by the Catalan Sara Loehr and the Australian Kirralee Seidel.
Cheetham’s surged to victory with a strong run and posted an overall winning time of 4:15:55.
Iñaki Baldellou from Spain won the men’s race with a time of 3:52:41, ahead of Brazilian Eduardo Lass with Italian Jonathan Ciavattella in third.
Conquering tough conditions that included strong waves, which defeated 30 athletes in the swim, GB’s Susie Cheethman has won ChallengeSalou in Spain.
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More than 1,100 competitors took part in the half distance race (1.9km swim, 90k bike and 21.1k run) under a blazing hot sun.
The first out of the water was the Slovenian Alena Stevens. However Cheethman had a strong bike leg and was first through T2, followed by fellow Brit Kim Morrison, who eventually finished fourth. Morrison was overcome in run leg by the Catalan Sara Loehr and the Australian Kirralee Seidel.
Cheetham’s surged to victory with a strong run and posted an overall winning time of 4:15:55.
Iñaki Baldellou from Spain won the men’s race with a time of 3:52:41, ahead of Brazilian Eduardo Lass with Italian Jonathan Ciavattella in third.
The Ironman 70.3 World Championships are to be held at Mooloolaba in Queensland, Australia this September. This is the first time the championships have been staged in the Southern Hemisphere, although the are has played host to Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival, and the ITU World Cup races for several years.
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The new course incorporates a challenging ocean swim, a stunning ride through the Mooloolaba hills, and a picturesque run along its famed coastline.
Local Queensland-based professional Josh Amberger says that a key point in this race will be the swim. While it will be a deep water start, athletes from oversees especially will need to be aware of the rolling surf conditions that are common to the Sunshine Coast.
“The surf swim is a first and anything could happen with a beach swim. The race could break up with the surf conditions, or the run on the soft sand,” Amberger said. “Plus, there’s a hill straight out of T1 that will soften the legs further.”
In terms of the bike, the previous multi-lap course has been replaced by a one-lap route that takes in the rolling hills to the west towards Palmwoods.
“Credit goes to the organisers for putting together a unique bike course. It should be a fair race, and while it’s not as tough as last year, we have a real championship course,” Amberger added.
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Fellow local pro Caroline Steffen believes the hilly nature of the bike will affect the outcome: “There’s one good climb of 18 percent and overall it’s lumpy and technical. If it doesn’t break up completely on the bike itself, it will definitely take the sting out of the legs of the pure runners,” she said.
The Ironman 70.3 World Championships are to be held at Mooloolaba in Queensland, Australia this September. This is the first time the championships have been staged in the Southern Hemisphere, although the are has played host to Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival, and the ITU World Cup races for several years.
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The new course incorporates a challenging ocean swim, a stunning ride through the Mooloolaba hills, and a picturesque run along its famed coastline.
Local Queensland-based professional Josh Amberger says that a key point in this race will be the swim. While it will be a deep water start, athletes from oversees especially will need to be aware of the rolling surf conditions that are common to the Sunshine Coast.
“The surf swim is a first and anything could happen with a beach swim. The race could break up with the surf conditions, or the run on the soft sand,” Amberger said. “Plus, there’s a hill straight out of T1 that will soften the legs further.”
In terms of the bike, the previous multi-lap course has been replaced by a one-lap route that takes in the rolling hills to the west towards Palmwoods.
“Credit goes to the organisers for putting together a unique bike course. It should be a fair race, and while it’s not as tough as last year, we have a real championship course,” Amberger added.
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Fellow local pro Caroline Steffen believes the hilly nature of the bike will affect the outcome: “There’s one good climb of 18 percent and overall it’s lumpy and technical. If it doesn’t break up completely on the bike itself, it will definitely take the sting out of the legs of the pure runners,” she said.
Olympic hopeful Gordon Benson came third, causing speculation that he could potentially be the third member of the men’s Olympic team for Rio, joining the Brownlee brothers. (The team will be announced on Tuesday). Aaron Harris was second, just under a minute behind Alistair.
The last time Alistair competed at Blenheim was in 2012, just before winning Olympic gold in London, so is this a good omen for Rio?
In the woman’s elite race India Lee, straight from her win at the European Championships, also won in dominating style. India has had a fabulous 2016 season winning the Cagliari ITU Triathlon World Cup, as well as gold at the Europeans, proving she will be definitely a force to be reckoned with in future years, and could be one to watch for Tokyo.
Blenheim Place makes a stunning backdrop for this great triathlon, which is popular among beginners and elites, and other famous names competing here included former Spice Girl Mel C.
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You can find the full results of Bloodwise Blenheim Palace Triathlon here
Olympic hopeful Gordon Benson came third, causing speculation that he could potentially be the third member of the men’s Olympic team for Rio, joining the Brownlee brothers. (The team will be announced on Tuesday). Aaron Harris was second, just under a minute behind Alistair.
The last time Alistair competed at Blenheim was in 2012, just before winning Olympic gold in London, so is this a good omen for Rio?
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In the woman’s elite race India Lee, straight from her win at the European Championships, also won in dominating style. India has had a fabulous 2016 season winning the Cagliari ITU Triathlon World Cup, as well as gold at the Europeans, proving she will be definitely a force to be reckoned with in future years, and could be one to watch for Tokyo.
Blenheim Place makes a stunning backdrop for this great triathlon, which is popular among beginners and elites, and other famous names competing here included former Spice Girl Mel C.
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You can find the full results of Bloodwise Blenheim Palace Triathlon here
From the beginning Pallant stayed with the leading group, which by T2 had reduced in size to five athletes who were never threatened and it was a case of five athletes chasing three medals. Then with just 2.5km of the final run remaining Pallant pulled away take a second consecutive title.
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“I never feel safe on the bike, I don’t quite relax until I’ve got my running shoes on, but I’m so happy to defend my title,” she said.
Emma Pallant and Ben Dijkstra win 2015 World Duathlon titles
Emma Pallant: “Triathlon has taught me I always have to fight”
A great performance from Alex Yee saw Great Britain retain the ITU Duathlon Junior World Championship, while Kate Waugh added to the weekend elite medal haul with silver in the Junior Women’s race.
The mixed relay team struck silver on Sunday with the team of Emma Pallant, Gwen Kinsey, Carl Avery and Danny Russell. They finished 40 seconds behind the hosts, Spain.
From the beginning Pallant stayed with the leading group, which by T2 had reduced in size to five athletes who were never threatened and it was a case of five athletes chasing three medals. Then with just 2.5km of the final run remaining Pallant pulled away take a second consecutive title.
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“I never feel safe on the bike, I don’t quite relax until I’ve got my running shoes on, but I’m so happy to defend my title,” she said.
Emma Pallant and Ben Dijkstra win 2015 World Duathlon titles
Emma Pallant: “Triathlon has taught me I always have to fight”
A great performance from Alex Yee saw Great Britain retain the ITU Duathlon Junior World Championship, while Kate Waugh added to the weekend elite medal haul with silver in the Junior Women’s race.
The mixed relay team struck silver on Sunday with the team of Emma Pallant, Gwen Kinsey, Carl Avery and Danny Russell. They finished 40 seconds behind the hosts, Spain.
In the elite men’s race GB’s Carl Avery came home in tenth position and was the best of the Brits.