Friday in Mont Tremblant was a day of press conferences, meetings, a team photo of one of the best pro fields in the history of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

All photos © Timothy Carlson

The stellar 80-pro field assembled for a photo overlooking the Mont Tremblant resort.

Defending champs Sebastian Kienle of Germany and Melissa Hauschildt of Australia

2008 Ironman 70.3 World, Champion and 2013 runner-up Terenzo Bozzone of New Zealand

2010 Ironman 70.3 World, Champion Jodie Swallow of Great Britain

Top contender Brent McMahon of Canada

Home town favorite Mighty Magali Tisseyre.

Helle Frederiksen of Denmark.

Four-time ITU Olympic distance World Champion Javier Gomez,

2008 Olympic gold medalist Jan Frodeno of Germany.

Angela Naeth of Canada.

Daniela Ryf of Switzerland

James Cunnama of South Africa chats with Sebastian Kienle.

Melanie McQuaid of Canada.

Valentina Carvallo of Chile and Mary Beth Ellis of the U.S.

Radka Vodickova of the Czech Republic.

2006 ITU Olympic distance World Champion Tim Don of Great Britain sat next to Helle Frederiksen.

Melanie McQuaid, Tim Van Berkel of Australia and Callum Cupcakes Millward of New Zealand.

Jordan Rapp of the U.S, sporting a well trimmed mohawk.

Canadian coach Lance Watson has high hopes for his athletes Brent McMahon and Magali Tisseyre.

2001 ITU Olympic distance World Champion and current coach Siri Lindley with her athlete Jodie Swallow.