2010 Clearwater 70.3 Worlds
Written by: Timothy Carlson
Added: Mon Nov 15 2010
Farewell to Florida's flat and fast record-setting triathlon speedway after five groundbreaking Ironman 70.3 World Championships at Clearwater. By choosing not to graduate to the full Ironman distance, Germany's Michael Raelert became the first man to repeat at Clearwater and continued his dominance of the distance. By focusing on regaining her ITU long course World Championship form under famed coach Brett Sutton, Great Britain's Jodie Swallow dominated another talented field. Thanks to a rough ocean swim, smaller elite fields, a windier bike, and a more cautious pace at the front of the bike, this year's race was seven minutes slower but higher in competitive drama.
All photos © Timothy Carlson
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Comments
Jodi's Bike
Brian Shelden
Reviewed by: Brian Shelden, Nov 18 2010 10:47AM
Isn't Jodie an ITU person? So she needs to ride exactly that setup most of the year?
Perhaps it's not about gear (discs, bars, helmets), but about fit.
Perhaps it's not about gear (discs, bars, helmets), but about fit.
Jodie's bike
Reviewed by: DorkingDan, Nov 16 2010 11:58AM
Standard road bike with clip ons, relatively shallow section non carbon wheels, standard road helmet - spot the odd bike out....but under the winner! Obviously you can keep your deep wheels, discs, aero helmets etc on a fast course where they should help the most ;-)
Looks like exactly the same bike she used to win Alpe d'Huez tri as well, so clearly versatile.
Looks like exactly the same bike she used to win Alpe d'Huez tri as well, so clearly versatile.
Dude!
Reviewed by: None, Nov 15 2010 12:17PM
Can someone show the Raelert brothers how to pull up their shorts? They are disgusting low in front. Save the fashion post-race.
