Gallery: Challenge Roth

For 15 years, triathletes from around the world have gathered in the Bavarian town of Roth for the world’s largest triathlon. Over the weekend, Challenge Roth hosted over 5,000 triathletes and saw a dominating performance from two world champions plus the five-year-old full distance world record time shattered by six minutes. Challenge Roth always draws an exciting field and has a contagious, party-like atmosphere, making it a bucket-list race for any triathlete. This year’s race was undoubtedly one of the most memorable yet. Check out our race day gallery to see what made it so special.

Photos by Paul Phillips.

The pre-race crowd begins to gather for a view of the start of Challenge Roth 2016.

One of the best triathlon starts in the world.

Jan Frodeno pushed his world record quest from the start - exiting the water over 1 minute ahead of the others.

Canadian Jordan Bryden had a solid start to his day.

Safety and encouragement go hand in hand on the course.

Jenny Fletcher in her first full distance triathlon.

The men's chase back battled it's way through the bavarian villages.

Aussie Carrie Lester works to repeat her 2nd place performance from 2016.

Brit Joe Skipper pushed on the bike and had the fastest run split of the day to take 2nd place in the final kilometers.

Daniela Ryf was on fire all day, so just in case they might be needed the Thamassing fire department was ready and waiting, but mostly waiting.

Except for the media and officials, Jan spent the entire day by himself.

Except for the media and officials, Jan spent the entire day by himself.

Tyler Butterfield and Nils Frommold ascend into the crowd on the iconic Solara Hill.

Joe Skipper approaches Solara Hill.

Daniela is ready to experience 50,000 cheering fans on the hill.

Yvonne Van Vlerken has race here many times and is ready for the excitement of Solara.

While the pros are focused on their times some age group athletes need a bit of other support.

On record pace, Jan blasts out of T-2

one of the local helpers!

Yvonne Von Vlerken held on to 2nd place most of the run, finally being pasted by Carrie Lester.

Jan Frodeno winning Challenge Roth in 2016 with a time of 7:35:39!

This is what a world record looks like! 7:35:39!

Guide to how much alcohol to consume.

Jan's wife, Olympic Gold Medalist, is thrilled with the Jan's race.

Daniela Ryf has the 3rd fastest Women's time in history and has energy to dance into the finish line.

Carrie Lester repeats for 2nd place again in 2016.

Yvonne Van Vlerken is 3rd.

Champagne for the ladies!