A 70.3 Wiesbaden race gallery
Ritchie Nicholls and Daniela Ryf grabbed the wins at the Finanzgruppen Naspa Ironman 70.3 European Championship and here are a few images from the event.
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Faris Al-Sultan and Sebastian Kienle look relaxed at the start.
The early risers are getting their bikes ready for the day ahead.
Faris Al-Sultan setting up his transition area.
A pre-race swim is always appreciated.
Age groupers are awaiting their start.
Svenja Bazlen leaving T1 in pursuit of Luxford and Ryf.
Uwe Widmann really knows these roads well.
Daniela Ryf one one of the tougher climbs on the course in Wiesbaden.
Now this really sucks.
Andreas Dreitz led the lead men back into town.
Alessandro Degasperi was third into T2.
It did not take very long for Ritchie Nicholls to take over the lead.
Sebastian Kienle is feeling heat from behind.
Peter Robertson aka Robbo was running well early on but drifted back to 10th.
After a T2 error Jan Frodeno charged all the way to second place with the day's fastest run.
Matt Chrabot did not have a good day in Wiesbaden.
Catriona Morrison ran well and grabbed 3rd place.
Talented Boris Stein and Sebastian Kienle finished 5th and 6th.
Daniela Ryf had a great day and is the new 70.3 European Champion.
The men's podium in Wiesbaden.
