Update and an Apology:
In compiling stories I often reference as many sources as possible to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness. In the trailing piece one of those sources was not properly credited and for that I am deeply apologetic. That source was Trijuice.com - a great blog which I’ve been a fan of for quite a while. My apologies to Nick and my assurances to him, and to readers, that I will strive to ensure credit is given when sourcing information in the future.
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Yesterday saw the second annual running of the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Clearwater Florida. Up for grabs was $90,000 in prize money, divided among the top 10 pro men and women, with the overall winners earning $18,000.
Andy Potts, as is usually the case in his races, was first out of the water. Bjorn Andersson pushed the pace on the bike to take the bike leg. Oscar Galindez, who recently won at Cancun Ironman 70.3, led most of the run until Potts reeled him in at the very end of the race. Galindez had to settle for second and Andrew Johns took third.
On the women’s side Julie Dibens led most of the race only to fade in the run. At around the 10 mile mark Mirinda Carfrae was able to pass Dibens and just kept on going to break the 70.3 world record set by Natasha Badman at Eagleman earlier this year. Samantha McGlone took second and Leanda Cave third.
On the amateur side of note was another race finish with Dick Hoyt and his son Rick, whom we’ve covered previously. The oldest female finisher (and fastest in her age group) was Sister Madonna Buder and oldest male finisher honors went to Robert McKeague (82 years young).
2007 Ironman 70.3 World Championship Results:
| Pro Men | Pro Women | |||
| 1 - Andy Potts | 3:42:33 | 1 - Mirinda Carfrae | 4:07:25 | |
| 2 - Oscar Galindez | 3:42:37 | 2 - Samantha McGlone | 4:11:29 | |
| 3 - Andrew Johns | 3:43:11 | 3 - Leanda Cave | 4:12:29 | |
| 4 - Craig Alexander | 3:44:10 | 4 - Julie Dibens | 4:12:53 | |
| 5 - Richie Cunningham | 3:45:05 | 5 - Catriona Morrison | 4:14:40 | |
