2014 Challenge Taiwan pics

Kiwis Dylan McNeice and Britta Martin captured the 2014 Challenge Taiwan titles and here is a stunning gallery from the race courtesy of Darryl Carey.

A swim start like this is usually reserved to the ITU stars.



Dylan McNeice was first out of the water in 46:11.

McNeice then pulled away on the bike to not be seen again.

Nick Baldwin traveled from the Seychelles to race this event in Taiwan.

The energy spent with the media could likely be used elsewhere.

German Till Schramm on his way to fourth place.

Aussie Matt Burton in action.

Kiwi Guy Crawford rode well in the hot temperatures.

It was a solid day all around for Jason Shortis.

Macca was part of a relay for the full race and then raced the Half.

Britta Martin cruising on the Kueen-K in Taiwan towards a fine bike split.

Kate Bevilaqua also rode well and reached T2 with Martin.

on the way to second place in the 2014 Challenge Taiwan for Jessica Fleming.

It would be 3rd place for Belinda Granger on her 5oth long distance race.

Dylan McNeice had a huge lead as he started the run and it was closer at the end, but McNeice successfully defended his title.

Fredrik Croneborg ran well and cut McNeice's advantage down to under a minute, but the Swede who resides in Asia had to settle for second place.

The final podium spot went to Jason Shortis.

We think Till Schramm was satisfied with his forth place finish.

Nick Baldwin captured the 5th place.

Britta Martin flew away from the competition on the run.

It wasn't an easy day for Belinda Granger but she managed 3rd place.

The elated Challenge Taiwan champion Britta Martin.