Hoffman, Williamson prevail at Branson 70.3
Written by: Timothy Carlson
Date: Sun Sep 19 2010
Durango Colorado’s Ben Hoffman outran Great Britain's Tom Lowe and Austin, Texas’ Kelly Williamson did the same to Canadian Angela Naeth as the two swifter runners took top honors at Ironman 70.3 Branson.
Hoffman, coming off a 2nd at Ironman St. George, a win at Ironman Lake Placid and a 2nd at Boise 70.3, overcame a race-best 2:12:15 bike by Canadian Tom Lowe with a second-best 1:17:34 run to take the win at the popular country music Mecca in Missouri.
Hoffman combined a 9th-best 25:25 swim, a 2nd-best 2:17:10 bike and 2nd-best 1:17:34 run to finish in 4:02:53 with a 2:45 margin of victory over Lowe. Brian Fleischmann, who finished 10th at the 2009 Ironman 70.3 World Championship, took third in 4:08:25, Michael Lovato of Boulder, Colorado took 4th in 4:11:04 and James Cotter of Austin, Texas took 5th in 4:14:36.
Kelly Williamson, coming into Branson after a 3rd place at Rev3 Knoxville, a 2nd at Rev3 Quassy, a 3rd at Ironman Coeur d’Alene, and wins at Steelhead 70.3 and the Austin Olympic distance triathlon, came out of the swim third, just 12 seconds back of Australian Pip Taylor and 11 seconds back of Germany’s Nina Kraft. Williamson then surrendered 4:35 to Angela Naeth’s 2:31:31 bike. This put the two virtually equal starting the run, since Naeth’s slow 30:04 swim gave up the same time to she gained on Williamson in the bike.
On the run, Williamson’s swift 1:21:47 half marathon put 7:29 on Naeth, 10:46 on Pip Taylor and 6:56 on Kraft, whose 2:45:34 bike did her no favors.
At the finish, Williamson’s 4:25:47 total time blitzed runner-up Naeth’s 4:33:47, third-place Taylor’s 4:41:57 and fourth place Kraft’s 4:42:41 finish time.
Hoffman, coming off a 2nd at Ironman St. George, a win at Ironman Lake Placid and a 2nd at Boise 70.3, overcame a race-best 2:12:15 bike by Canadian Tom Lowe with a second-best 1:17:34 run to take the win at the popular country music Mecca in Missouri.
Hoffman combined a 9th-best 25:25 swim, a 2nd-best 2:17:10 bike and 2nd-best 1:17:34 run to finish in 4:02:53 with a 2:45 margin of victory over Lowe. Brian Fleischmann, who finished 10th at the 2009 Ironman 70.3 World Championship, took third in 4:08:25, Michael Lovato of Boulder, Colorado took 4th in 4:11:04 and James Cotter of Austin, Texas took 5th in 4:14:36.
Kelly Williamson, coming into Branson after a 3rd place at Rev3 Knoxville, a 2nd at Rev3 Quassy, a 3rd at Ironman Coeur d’Alene, and wins at Steelhead 70.3 and the Austin Olympic distance triathlon, came out of the swim third, just 12 seconds back of Australian Pip Taylor and 11 seconds back of Germany’s Nina Kraft. Williamson then surrendered 4:35 to Angela Naeth’s 2:31:31 bike. This put the two virtually equal starting the run, since Naeth’s slow 30:04 swim gave up the same time to she gained on Williamson in the bike.
On the run, Williamson’s swift 1:21:47 half marathon put 7:29 on Naeth, 10:46 on Pip Taylor and 6:56 on Kraft, whose 2:45:34 bike did her no favors.
At the finish, Williamson’s 4:25:47 total time blitzed runner-up Naeth’s 4:33:47, third-place Taylor’s 4:41:57 and fourth place Kraft’s 4:42:41 finish time.
Ironman 70.3 Branson
Branson, Missouri
September 19, 2010
S 1.2 mi. / B 56 mi. / R 13.1 mi.
Results
Men
1. Ben Hoffman (USA) 4:02:53
2. Tom Lowe (GBR) 4:05:38
3. Brian Fleischmann (USA) 4:08:25
4. Michael Lovato (USA) 4:11:04
5. James Cotter (USA) 4:14:36
6. Brent Poulsen (USA) 4:15:14
7. Gavin Anderson (USA) 4:21:40 * M30-34
8. TJ Tollakson (USA) 4:21:44
9. Jonathan Shearon (USA) 4:37:39 * M35-39
10. Scott Bredehoft (USA) 4:39:34 * M25-29
Women
1. Kelly Williamson (USA) 4:25:47
2. Angela Naeth (CAN) 4:33:47
3. Pip Taylor (AUS) 4:41:57
4. Nina Kraft (GER) 4:42:41
5. Marisa Asplund (USA) 4:59:16
6. Tami Ritchie (USA) 5:02:30 *W25-29
7. Ali Rutledge (USA) 5:22:00 *F35-39
8. Betsy Mercer (USA) 5:22:52 *W30-34
9. Kari Fritchie (USA) 5:26:03 *W18-24
10. Jessica Imm (USA) 5:26:09 * W25-29
Branson, Missouri
September 19, 2010
S 1.2 mi. / B 56 mi. / R 13.1 mi.
Results
Men
1. Ben Hoffman (USA) 4:02:53
2. Tom Lowe (GBR) 4:05:38
3. Brian Fleischmann (USA) 4:08:25
4. Michael Lovato (USA) 4:11:04
5. James Cotter (USA) 4:14:36
6. Brent Poulsen (USA) 4:15:14
7. Gavin Anderson (USA) 4:21:40 * M30-34
8. TJ Tollakson (USA) 4:21:44
9. Jonathan Shearon (USA) 4:37:39 * M35-39
10. Scott Bredehoft (USA) 4:39:34 * M25-29
Women
1. Kelly Williamson (USA) 4:25:47
2. Angela Naeth (CAN) 4:33:47
3. Pip Taylor (AUS) 4:41:57
4. Nina Kraft (GER) 4:42:41
5. Marisa Asplund (USA) 4:59:16
6. Tami Ritchie (USA) 5:02:30 *W25-29
7. Ali Rutledge (USA) 5:22:00 *F35-39
8. Betsy Mercer (USA) 5:22:52 *W30-34
9. Kari Fritchie (USA) 5:26:03 *W18-24
10. Jessica Imm (USA) 5:26:09 * W25-29
Articles related to this one
A chat with Kyle Pawlaczyk
Kyle Pawlaczyk is a Pro triathlete who just wrapped up his freshman season. Based out of Richmond, VA he secured two top tens in the 70.3 series and was 13th at Ironman Lake Placid. He recently chatted with Sal Farruggia. 2.07.11
Kyle Pawlaczyk is a Pro triathlete who just wrapped up his freshman season. Based out of Richmond, VA he secured two top tens in the 70.3 series and was 13th at Ironman Lake Placid. He recently chatted with Sal Farruggia. 2.07.11
Abu Dhabi calling Ben Hoffman
Ben Hoffman had a great 2010 season with wins at 70.3 Branson and Ironman Lake Placid. The Durango, CO resident will be heading to Abu Dhabi in a few days to show that there is more to come. 3.06.11
Ben Hoffman had a great 2010 season with wins at 70.3 Branson and Ironman Lake Placid. The Durango, CO resident will be heading to Abu Dhabi in a few days to show that there is more to come. 3.06.11
Yoder, Naeth win Kemah Triathlon
Andrew Yoder blitzed the bike course Kemah, TX in 52:55 and grabbed the win at the 2011 Kemah Triathlon. Bike prowess also helped Angela Naeth on her way to the women's title. 4.03.11
Andrew Yoder blitzed the bike course Kemah, TX in 52:55 and grabbed the win at the 2011 Kemah Triathlon. Bike prowess also helped Angela Naeth on her way to the women's title. 4.03.11
Hoffman, Meyers win Branson 70.3
Ben Hoffman broke away from Matt Lieto on the run and Jessica Meyers out biked Nina Kraft to win the 2011 Ironman 70.3 Branson on Sunday. 9.18.11
Ben Hoffman broke away from Matt Lieto on the run and Jessica Meyers out biked Nina Kraft to win the 2011 Ironman 70.3 Branson on Sunday. 9.18.11
Potts, Fletcher win Branson 70.3
Andy Potts posted the fastest swim, bike and run splits to out pace runner-up Ben Hoffman by 4 minutes; Jenny Fletcher outdueled Nina Kraft-Johnson by 30 seconds to win Ironman 70.3 Branson. 9.23.12
Andy Potts posted the fastest swim, bike and run splits to out pace runner-up Ben Hoffman by 4 minutes; Jenny Fletcher outdueled Nina Kraft-Johnson by 30 seconds to win Ironman 70.3 Branson. 9.23.12
In the mind of Kelly Williamson
At the recent Rev3 Quassy race, Kelly Williamson finished second to Mirinda Carfrae and is seemingly ready to step it up even more. We had a few words with the Austin, TX transplant who was formerly known as Kelly Handel. 6.10.10
At the recent Rev3 Quassy race, Kelly Williamson finished second to Mirinda Carfrae and is seemingly ready to step it up even more. We had a few words with the Austin, TX transplant who was formerly known as Kelly Handel. 6.10.10
Hoffman, Marsh take Lake Placid
After a 2nd place at Ironman St. George and a couple other close calls, Ben Hoffman takes his first Ironman win at Lake Placid while Amy Marsh’s 13th overall including the men earns her a third Ironman win. 7.25.10
After a 2nd place at Ironman St. George and a couple other close calls, Ben Hoffman takes his first Ironman win at Lake Placid while Amy Marsh’s 13th overall including the men earns her a third Ironman win. 7.25.10
Comments
Tom Lowe is British
UKTriFan
Reviewed by: Ian, Sep 23 2010 5:01AM
You have said that Tom Lowe is Canadian, he isn't he is from the UK. You have this right in the listing but completely wrong in the article.
