Clearwater IM 70.3 Worlds
Submitted by: TGCarlson@slowtwitch.com
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
