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Last minute adjustments before the swim start
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But Chrissie Wellington and Belinda Granger still have time to clown around
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One of the waves is on the way for 8 hours plus of sweat and pain.
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Now that would be an interesting way to check out the event.
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Team Abu Dhabi pro Pete Jacobs is chased by reporters during the bike segment with Rasmus Henning looming up ahead.
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Chrissie Wellington was out of sight but certainly not out of mind.
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Rolling through the beautiful countryside around Roth, Germany.
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Transition bags are ready for action.
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Richard Ussher and Chris McDonald running alongside eachother.
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Way ahead of the competition and not too far behind the leading men.
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Team TBB pro Rebekah Keat running in second place.
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German hopeful Sebastian Kienle was running in second position.
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A very happy Rasmus Henning after his win in Roth.
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Kienle collapsed completely exhausted after he crossed the finish line.
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Third placed Eneko Llanos enjoying one of the rewards of his performance today.
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Defending champion Michael Goehner crossed the line in 5th with his family in tow.
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A very happy Rebekah Keat is glad this one is in the books.
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A huge smile on the face of Belinda Granger as she crosses the line in third.
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Henning pours the rest of his beer over his head before the fellow podium finishers get the idea.
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Age grouper Clemens Coenen was fastest in Kona in 2008 and managed to beat Chrissie Wellington then. But not today.
