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Emma Snowsill jumps in the water for her warm-up swim
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Barbara Riveros Diaz is focused on the task at hand.
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Timing chip - check. Motivational message on tape - check.
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Hamburg WCS winner Lisa Norden before the start.
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A lone swimmer during the warm-up experiences peace and serenity.
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It is time to get on the pier for the start and Kate McIlroy obliges.
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Last minute algae sweeping before the start.
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Every athlete seems to have a unique ritual to get ready.
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Let the battle begin.
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There is no more serenity now.
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The pack is still relatively close together.
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Lisa Norden is driving the chasing pack of about 30 athletes, but the front group is getting further and further away.
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Too many athletes in this group were just along for the ride.
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Inspired by the enthusiastic local crowd, Jodie Swallow leads the front pack here.
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The lead of the front group over the chasing pack increased from 30 seconds to almost 2 minutes.
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Emma Moffatt's Orbea will still have the number 1 when the series continues in Austria.
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After the win in Hamburg, a somewhat frustrating run to 26th place in London for Lisa Norden.
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Akane Tsuchihashi and Sarah Groff running towards 10th and 12th place respectively.
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A sea of photographers awaits Paula Findlay at the biggest win of her young career.
