Close behind were Magnus Ditlev andFrederic Funk, with another six athletes within three minutes of the leader. Men 1. Three days after turning 28, Lucy went one better after three second places at Kona and one in 70.3 Worlds to destroy a deep field in incredible style. Meanwhile Blummenfelt was also starting to chip away at the deficit while Wurf and Sanders the latter for now went backwards. Approaching 70km it was still Iden just ahead of Funk at the front with Ditlev a close third. In terms of the Canadians, Jackson Laundry had a great swim to hit transition 31 seconds behind the group, Taylor Reid was out at 1:32 behind, while pre-race favourite Lionel Sanders was at 1:51 and Antoine Francoeur hit T1 1:55 behind the leaders. Results from IRONMAN 70.3 Lanzarote 2022 as Kat Matthews runs out a brilliant winner from Anne Haug and Jess Learmonth. The Norwegian, who had already held the title for two years courtesy of a COVID postponement in 2020, followed up his 2019 Nice romp with a similarly brilliant display to crush a high-class field. But now were looking at like seven A races a year. Some locals might have already noticed some of the impacts. All rights reserved. To finish, a hilly (394m elevation) two-lap run leg around the crowd-lined roads of St George promises to push competitors to their absolute limits. Living your life with integrity, racing the right way doing all of the things right. He also experienced problems in T1 courtesy of a wardrobe malfunction when the zipper on his trisuit appeared to break. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Even some heavy thunderstorms couldn't slow down Norwegian triathlete Gustov Iden on Saturday. To support and sustain this work, please subscribe today. Blummenfelt set a blistering pace at the head of the bicycle pack as soon as he got out of the water at the early morning swim at Sand Hollow Reservoir. Sports dentistry: That one percent for a better performance. Kate Milsom is a freelance sports journalist and a keen endurance triathlete and bikepacker. IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2021 Results Saturday September 18, 2021 - St George, Utah PRO Me Gustav Iden (NOR) 3:37:13 Sam Long (USA) 3:41:09 Daniel Baekkegard (DEN) 3:42:24 Miki Taagholt (DEN) 3:43:08 Jackson Laundry (CAN) 3:43:25 Ben Kanute (USA) 3:43:48 Eric Lagerstrom (USA) 3:44:42 Magnus Ditlev (DEN) 3:45:10 Sam Appleton (AUS) 3:45:18 Florian Angert (GER) 7:59:35 6. Blummenfelt adds the 70.3 World Championship to his 2021 full Ironman World Championship that he won in St. George in May earlier this year. IRONMAN was broadcasting the race live from www.facebook.com/IRONMANnow. Ditlevopened up a solid gap heading into the bike-to-run transition and he'll have a solid lead heading into the run. By David Ward In bicycling, there are tours. Ryf opens a five-minute lead on all women pros heading into the final stretch of the bike course. The cooler weather was helping the professionals at the head of the race to keep up a torrid pace as they moved through the bike course, and with the chance of rain increasing slightly each hour into the early afternoon, precipitation was possible for many of the participants. St. George Ironman 70.3 Pro Race. Its a true North American Championship with Matt Hanson and 40 other guys there as well.. Funk was next more than two minutes behind Iden. https://t.co/HfLgK6i1QD #IM703WC pic.twitter.com/PNdrFYlaZm. There were less than 20 seconds separating the top 10 as they went through 40km. 15 Ad Related Best countries at the Ironman Hawaii 2022 12th October 2022 Read Statistics Ironman Hawaii 2022 11th October 2022 More Best countries at the Ironman WC 2021 in St. George 1st June 2022 Read We highlighted Jo Wright pre-race and she was another qualifier from IRONMAN Lanzarote 2021, where she finished just nine minutes behind Hilary. As the first male athletes started hitting the iconic bike climb through Snow Canyon State Park, the top 10 competitors were all within just 30 seconds of each other, led by Norweigian Gustav Iden, who was less than two seconds ahead of German Frederic Func with 35 of the bike route's 56 kilometers behind them. He was joined by Denmarks Magnus Ditlev. Then as they left the Red Hills Golf Course and turned onto Diagonal, Blummenfelt passed the American and never looked back. For a live stream of the race, head to the Ironman Now Facebook page at 1:30pm (GMT) on Saturday 18 September. Starting off with a single-lap 1.9km swim in the barely-wetsuit-legal 22C waters of Sand Hollow Reservoir, athletes will then set out on an undulating bike course with 1,049m total elevation, taking them along smooth tarmac roads sandwiched between red desert scrubland and past turquoise lakes. 85K views 7 months ago #IMWC For the first time the IRONMAN World Championship took place outside of Hawaii. TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in the sport for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages. Shortly after, the news came in that Big Blu had suffered a mechanical on the bike, requiring a new front wheel. It was only late in the leg that Wurf, Sanders and Blummenfelt started to cut some time off the deficit, and the race was clearly on as the field approached the end of the bike leg. Gustav Iden produced another peerless performance in 2021 to win a second IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship title in St George, Utah on Saturday. The result list contains athlete information, ranks, finish and split times. For complete race results, go to the Ironman website. The 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN World Championship presented by Utah. "Previously said that Lanza & Kona are tough Ironman race. The 25-year-old took the lead early in the bike section of the race and dominated the rest of the way to pick up his second IRONMAN 70.3 world title, crossing the St. George finish line in 3:37:13, several minutes ahead of runner-up Sam Long. Swimming is not yet on the radar. The 28-year-old Norwegian superstar was a doubt to even make the start line until very late in the week as he battled to overcome illness. Tour Time! He was previously Head of Digital / Comms for pro cycling's Team Sky and now spends as much time as he can running with his local club. Its about winning and trying to employ a strategy that lets me win, regardless of what the time is.. But in the end, I ran quite well and I'm super happy to remain world champion." I just went out there and took it, Kanute said. At our age, members of the Class of '48 have an abundance of free timeand Joyce Van Denburgh Doty, MFA '50, made excellent use of it with a detailed response to the Share Your News form.. Perhaps invigorated by the oxygen she uses (though she never smoked, she presumes she inhaled others'), she goes beyond her own TV watching of both old black-and-white shows and modern news to . When the latter group eventually swept him up, it arguably helped him towards T2. Jonathan is Editorial Director for TRI247 and RUN247. Hard day, so all the more satisfying!, Martin told me. Indeed his team-mate and pre-race favourite Gustav Iden was ruled out with a similar issue 24 hours before the start. Triathlete Lionel Sanders bests rival Sam Long to win 3rd IRONMAN St. George title, Dominant bike course leads to a dominant win for Daniela Ryf at IRONMAN St. George 70.3, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. IRONMAN Texas 2023 men's results: Rudy von Berg wins a thriller Podium Power Topping the the UK & IRL speed charts is Hilary Hughes. Sanders powered past the Dane into the lead, only to have Baekkegard come back to his shoulder, with Ditlev hanging tough behind and Long running a few strides back in fourth. A solid push could seeBaekkegard into the top three going into the run course. The result list contains athlete information, ranks, finish and split times. Jonathan is Editorial Director for TRI247 and RUN247. Blummenfelts winning time was 3 hours, 37 minutes, 12 seconds. After a challenging week for the sport, Sam Long on racing the right way as he heads to IRONMAN 70.3 St George this weekend. Braden Currie (NZL) 7:54:19 4. Water temperatures were just above 70 degrees for the first competitors in, a group that included the top triathletes from the men's side of the event. American Ben Kanute set the pace in the water as the field headed out shortly after 0700 local time. German Frederic Funk was the first man to make a big move on two wheels as he blasted to the front of the field early. Less than seven minutes behind John, Thomas Davies was the second quickest amateur Brit. Leon Chevalier (FRA) - 8:01:41 7. Canadian Lionel Sanders has won the men's pro division, finishing with a time of 3:42:56 and just beating out second-place finisher Sam Long who finished at 3:43:01. I was super focused, just trying to stay in the moment and honestly just enjoy the day, enjoy racing. 51 Professional women on the 2022 start list. It was unclear where or when they might appear. Following a few minutes behind was Jeanni Metzler, followed by Emma Pallant, Paula Findlay and Holly Lawrence. Two years later, he was back in the winner's spot on the podium. He graduated with a master's degree in English from Kansas State University and writes nonfiction as well. Detailed results by division are here. They wont have things all their own way, though, as competition is fierce, including the likes of Idens training partner and current Olympic Champion Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR), plus the USAs young pro Sam Long. Dubbed the 'land of endurance', the rusty red rock-lined roads of St George will test the . Chris Leiferman (USA) - 7:57:51 5. Here is a full rundown on the podium finishers for all categories: Jonathan is Editorial Director for TRI247 and RUN247. The scene is set for the long-awaited Ironman 70.3 World Championship tomorrow in St George, Utah. That was the most fun Ive had out on a race course in a long, long time.. He was previously Head of Digital / Comms for pro cycling's Team Sky and now spends as much time as he can running with his local club. St. George IRONMAN 70.3 2021: Photos from the swim at Sand Hollow, St. George IRONMAN 70.3 2021: Photos from the bike race through Washington County, St. George IRONMAN 70.3 2021: Photos from the run course and finish line. You can unsubscribe at any time. With a large and talented female and male professional field, many have viewed this event as a . The 25-year-old took the lead early in the bike section of the race and dominated the rest of the way to pick up his second IRONMAN 70.3 world title, crossing the St. George finish line in 3:37:13 . ), and b) that is probably why. The American said he achieved a new level of fitness before the race, and his game plan was to keep up with the leaders on the bike before making his move on the run. Von Berg pulled ahead of the top three swim finishersasthe first biker to get out on the bike course. Ryf has about a two-minute lead on all women athletes, however, Lawrence has made up ground and moved into fourth place. It promised to be fun on the bike as they gave chase to that front group. (EDITORS NOTE: The full listing of GB & Ireland entrants was extracted from the official participants list pre-race. Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) - 7:49:16 2. Ironman 70.3 St. George 2021 | Results Women Women's Results - Ironman 70.3 St. George 2021 1 2 . Those watching the event coverage learned that Baekkegard had actually been disqualified because he didnt stop at a penalty tent. You've been subscribed to our newsletter. More than 3,500 athletes competed in the race, including more than 50 pros, but it was Gustav Iden of Norway and Lucy Charles-Barclay of Great . It was originally a February event on Oahu. Already have an account with us? By the time he led field back onto dry land (in a time of 23:48) he was still at the front of a lead group of six. The Norwegian was the first out of the water, the first off of the bike and then overcame a strong challenge from American Ben Kanute during the half-marathon run to win the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championship Saturday morning. Very happy!! q Joel Grimson (right) writes out his group's thoughts. Kanute finished second with his mark of 3:38:01. Here are the top three finishers from the swim course: Hayley Chura has pulled ahead of all women racers to start, with Fenella Langridge about .13 minutes behind. The worlds top middle-distance triathletes will be lining up on the start line tomorrow (Saturday 18 September) for the Ironman 70.3 Championship in sunny St George, Utah. Olympic and WTCS champion Kristian Blummenfelt, expected to test his compatriot Iden, saw his hopes ruined when he had a flat tyre on the bike leg. The sole Ironman world championship race of the year has attracted deep fields in both the pro and age-group categories, looking to test their mettle against an elite group of athletes. Here you can find the overall results of the Ironman Coeur d'Alene 2021. Lionel Sanders amazing legacy just added another epic chapter thanks to an incredible finish at the Ironman 70.3 North American Championship in St. George, Utah. IRONMAN 70.3 St. George - Anything Is Possible Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship St. George is an iconic race where athletes from all over the world come to prove themselves against this legendary course. The result list contains athlete information, ranks, finish and split times. #utwx pic.twitter.com/K2K5oLULIi. Over 100 professional IRONMAN Racers have made their way to St. George for the race Saturday. Kristian Blummenfelt won the Ironman World Championship, his first, with a time of 7 hours 49 minutes and 16 seconds. Every IRONMAN World Championship also features plenty of exceptional amateur athletes competing in the age-group ranks, and here I take a look at the UK and Ireland Male Age-Group results from St George. The Bergen boy romped clear to claim IRONMAN World Championship glory at the first attempt. With the world title on the line, many of the world's top professionals were set to participate, with a $350,000 total prize purse available. Enter your email below to start! The Norwegian had produced the days best bike and run splits utterly dominant. Joe Skipper (* 25.Mrz 1988 in Lowestoft) ist ein britischer Duathlet und Triathlet. Yeah, I decided to go cold for the first 20 or 30 minutes, not get any add-ons and decided to just push the power, he described, adding that at first he wanted to try to put pressure on Magnus Ditlev and Gustav Iden early on during the bike race. UpdateMost of Utah is now in a marginal risk for severe weather.Main threats include:Strong, gusty winds in excess of 50 mphSmall hailHeavy rainTiming: thunderstorms will develop late this morning and continue through the evening. Daniela Ryf of Switzerland won her fifth Ironman World Championship in convincing fashion, outdistancing runner-up Kat Matthews of Great Britain by just over nine minutes. [You can find the womens AG roundupHERE]. Now married since her original entry, Rebecca Anderbury was part of the Zwift Academy Tri Team for this event, and 10:55:10 saw her take second place in F25-29. 2019 champion Iden continued his move forward to head the field through 55km, with Funk and Ditlev second and third. Thats the most Ive ever suffered. q David Mansfield, from Amplify Events, shares his group's ideas. We bring the excitement of race day to spectators and fans by delivering real-time results for professional and age-group racing. Follow himon Twitter @OchoK_,and contact him atCKwiecinsk@thespectrum.com, or (435) 414-3261. Long is pretty adept at pouring on the power running downhill, and he quickly blasted a few seconds clear of Baekkegard as he set off in (forlorn) pursuit of Iden. The racers are off, as the professional men rolling start get into the water first. The 2021 IRONMAN St. George 70.3 back, and will continue through the afternoon across Washington County. $350,000 USD Professional prize purse distributed among the top 15 male and female pros, with the winners each receiving $50,000. Ironman Durban 70.3 bicycles must be dropped off on or before Wednesday 31 May (from Gauteng) and Monday 29 May (from Western Cape and Eastern Cape). Historically there have only been two A races in a given year Kona and the 70.3 World Championships. Results Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship St. George is an iconic race where athletes from all over the world come to prove themselves against this legendary course. Below you will find two tables featuring the results of every entrant, ordered initially by overall time, and then by category in the second table. Featuring moderate temperatures, striking . It wasnt the traditional October in Kona, but the delayed 2021 IRONMAN World Championship in St George, Utah on Saturday delivered some great racing and challenging courses. The three top finishers after the men's bike course were: The three top finishers after the women bike course were: Vom Berg and Ditlev were the two leaders heading into the third and final part of the IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon. ST. GEORGE, Utah (May 1, 2021) St. George, Utah provided breathtaking scenery for athletes on Saturday, May 1 as they swam 1.2-miles, biked 56-miles and ran 13.1 miles through southern Utah for the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship St. George triathlon. The Canadian star managed to pull clear of American Sam Long with less than a mile to go, holding on for the win by just five seconds. He has been a journalist for over 20 years in five different states. Indeed, by the time you read this, the gun will have already sounded and The Tour will be under way. ST. GEORGE, Utah (September 18, 2021) After two-years of anticipation for a world championship event, St. George, Utah, took the global spotlight this week as fans and athletes alike witnessed the remarkable lineup of pro athletes at the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission. Canada had another athlete in the top-five as Jackson Laundry took fifth. If the result was in any doubt, it wasnt now as Iden extended more than four minutes clear of Long through 18km, and it was merely a question of the winning margin now. The weather forecast had changed quickly over the past two days, and meteorologists were now expecting monsoonal thunderstorms to pass into the St. George area by afternoon. Swim 1.2 miles.Bike 56 miles.Run 13.1 miles. Out on the bike course American Rudy Von Berg quickly made a bold statement, pushing hard early on to get clear of the rest of the group. Kristian Blummenfelt and Daniela Ryf claimed IRONMAN World Championship glory on Saturday but this wasnt just about the professionals in total around 3000 athletes took on the brutal challenge presented by St George. The Pro races of course saw your new IRONMAN World Champions in Kristian Blummenfelt and Daniela Ryf. Though the official race will be held on Saturday, May 7, athletes, volunteers and spectators have already started to arrive. Next up for Long is IRONMAN 70.3 St George, a race where he was part of a thrilling finish with Lionel Sanders in 2021, just missing out by five seconds on the win. Lawrence is in sixth place but is just three minutes away from the lead. Every IRONMAN World Championship also features plenty of exceptional amateur athletes competing in the age-group ranks, and here I take a look at the UK and Ireland Female Age-Group results from St George. IRONMAN St. George: The race returns this weekend, with high hopes for an economic boost, IRONMAN St. George: fun facts, racers to look for and how to watch the triathlon, Roads to avoid and course maps for Saturday's IRONMAN race in St. George, 'I should be a dead man': How Rich Haggerty is using IRONMAN St. George to inspire all listeners. Sam Long triathlete schedule and results. Sanders would power his way through the field and haul the third chase group up to the second and eventually set up an elite group of 14 that included Laundry, along with the likes of American Sam Long, Great Britains George Goodwin, along with Germans Florian Angert, Andreas Dreitz and Michael Raelert. 1st June 2022Read. The Canadian star managed to pull clear of American Sam Long with less than a mile to go, holding on for the win by just five seconds. We look forward to providing the best possible race experience to our athletes and beginning a tradition of championship racing in scenic St George.. Ditlev is hot on his heels 30 seconds back. Iden maintained his lead despite a strong push from Long on the run course, using the long lead he'd put up during the bike section to provide enough cushion to stay in front. Lawrence, who was fourth at one point, has fallen back to sixth place. On the big day though, Kristian produced a terrific performance to run down gallant Kiwi, Braden Currie, on the marathon to become the first rookie to win this event since Luc Van Lierde back in 1996. Men's top three finishers (L to R) Ben Kanute, Kristian Blummenfelt, Magnus Ditlev on the podium, St. George, Utah, Oct. 29, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News, Norway's Kristian Blummenfelt wins the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, St. George, Utah, Oct. 29, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News, American Ben Kanute at the finish line after finishing 2nd in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, St. George, Utah, Oct. 29, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News, American Sam Long after finishing the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, St. George, Utah, Oct. 29, 2022 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News. ST. GEORGE Kristian Blummenfelt was not going to be denied in St. George. There were a host of names in a pack just over 4:30 back including the likes of Cameron Wurf, Lionel Sanders, Sam Long and 2014 champion Sebastian Kienle. Magnus Ditlev finished third at 3:45:11 and the 2019 winner, Rodolphe Von Berg, finished in fourth at 3:45:43. Emphatically so, in only the second Ironman race of his life. His winning time was 7:49:16 topped off by a 2:38:01 marathon. There was an excellent result form another athlete we noted pre-race, Rebecca Duxbury. The one-loop swim course will take place in the beautiful blue water of Sand Hollow Reservoir. Cedar Rd, Broadacres, 2021 . Congratulations to @Guiden96 who takes the #IM703WC : "I was kind of worried going into T2 because I'd put a big hole in on the bike. Right behind him was Sam Appleton, Kristian Blummenfelt, Daniel Baekkegard, Miki Taagholt and a group of several others. Here you can find the overall results of the Ironman 70.3 St. George 2021. A huge group stayed together through the swim as Ben Kanute (USA) and Daniel Baekkegard (DEN) led the way through the 1 km check point, and would stay in front through the end of the 1.9 km course, although there were 19 men within 20 seconds of each other. Its too many to race all of them.. Rounding out the top five mens professional class were Magnus Ditlev of Denmark (third, 3:39:52), Mika Noodt (fourth, 3:40:51) and Frederic Funk, both of Germany, in fifth at 3:42:34. London, England, United Kingdom. Iden set about extending his advantage on the run, and almost immediately he was two minutes clear of Ditlev, who just could not live with the Norwegians relentless pace. The two ran stride for stride for about a mile, then Sanders made a monstrous move as they neared the finish in town, pulling clear of the American and sprinting towards the finish for a five-second win. (EDITORS NOTE: The full listing of GB & Ireland entrants was extracted from the official participants list pre-race. Iden claims second world title, Charles-Barclay keeps lead, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [1] [2] She was a member of the BMC Pro triathlon team 2020-2022 and is . By the time the field approached halfway in the marathon, Curries advantage was down to just over two minutes and it was highly likely now that he would be caught. Seconds later the pair would swallow up Ditlev to make it a battle for second spot. On the women's side, Lucy Charles-Barclay was way out ahead of the rest of the field as she broke out of the water in 24:36, nearly 1:25onds ahead of the closest competitors, Holly Lawrence and Taylor Knibb. Her career includes a second place finish at the 2021 Ironman World Championship and fourth place the 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Detailed individual race analysis for each athlete. Coimbra Cycle House (George): 67 York St, George Central, George, 6530 Directions. That trio moved past Von Berg, then set their sites on Ditlev. Sanders, after for so long looking like a podium would be out of reach, finished like a train to pass Currie in the closing stages for second, with the Kiwi taking third. The Ironman has been held annually in Hawaii since 1978 (and twice in 1982). 2021 - Alex Facundo, Davison High School, Essexville, Michigan 2020 - Braxton Amos, Parkersburg South High School, Mineral Wells, West Virginia (Freestyle Junior World Champion and Greco-Roman . Ryf took a large leading during the bike course and never looked back, maintaining a two or three-minute lead for most of the run. St. Patrick's Day Parade Temporary Bus Termini 2019 Here you can find the overall results of the Ironman WC St. George 2022. Jasmine had previously won her category at IRONMAN UK in both 2019 and 2021. Kevin Mackinnon May 1, 2021 Lionel Sanders' amazing legacy just added another epic chapter thanks to an incredible finish at the Ironman 70.3 North American Championship in St. George, Utah. ALL of them! Up against him will again be that man Sanders: Weve got my boy Lionel out there, I know he is fired up. Hilary qualified at IRONMAN Lanzarote 2021, where she was the second quickest amateur overall. The 15th fastest male age-group athlete overall, 9:17:23 also saw join take the fifth and final podium spot in M35-39. Von Berg followed at about 43 seconds behind. Eric George Goold came to St. George News from southwestern Colorado, where he was a radio news reporter. And of course it was also the venue last year for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships, where his bid for glory was derailed by that contentious penalty on the bike. Halfway through the bike course, Florian Angert has moved his way into the top three, but Baekkegard was holding consistent in fourth. IM Boulder in 2014. He was the first racer out of the water transitioning into the bike course. Sanders fell out of the top three after the Snow Canyon incline due to a penalty, leading way for Sam Long. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images For Ironman By Matthew Futterman and Talya. "It feels so good," Iden said, noting that he was unsure if his strategy would pay off after really pushing to pick up the lead in the bike race.
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