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David Plese runs through tunnel by Woodlands Waterway.
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Ironman Texas has a self-described transition fairy.
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Lauren Brandon led the women’s swim in 48:19.
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Andrew Starykowicz opened a 10 minute lead with an Ironman-best 3:54:59 bike split.
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Matt Hanson overcame a two-minute deficit after the swim with a 4:07:27 bike split that left him a makeable 10 minutes down to Starykowicz.
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Ivan Tutukin trails Max Becker early on the bike leg.
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Lauren Brandon held to the lead on her way to a 4:38:15 bike split.
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Michelle Vesterby of Denmark rode a women’s 6th-best 4:33:11 bike split on her way to 4th place.
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The flat, fast track of the Hardy Toll Road section of the bike course contributed to fast times.
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Two age groupers riding in close proximity.
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Andrew Starykowicz seems to be floating on air as he leads the field on the first lap of the run. His 3:00:57 marathon left him in 8th place.
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Matt Russell made a big step toward full recovery from his serious accident last October. A 4:05:56 bike split was splendid. His 3:02:38 marathon left him 14th.
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Melissa Hauschildt ran a women's-best 2:57:07 on her way to victory.
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For a moment, one runner found solitude amidst 2,500 competitors.
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Five months after giving birth, Meredith Kessler ran 3:13:27 on her way to 4th place.
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Leslie Smith ran 2:58:47 on her way to an 8:43:51 finish.
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Matt Hanson and Ivan Tutukin dueled hot and heavy until Hanson broke away with 800 meters left for the win.
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Matt Hanson and his wife Ashley share a smile after his third Ironman North America Championship.
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Seppe Odeyn of Belgium finished 24th in 8:30:07
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This crew took in the sunset and urged their athletes to ”Hurry Your Royal Hiney Up.”
