Lionel Sanders three-peats at Ironman Arizona
Sanders first to break the tape in a time of 7:54:10
Just over a month after his historic second place finish in Kona, Lionel Sanders has claimed the title for the third straight year at Ironman Arizona. Last year, the 29-year-old set the Ironman World Record on the fast and flat course. With windier conditions today, he still managed to be the only athlete to go under eight hours with a win in the time of 7:54:10.
#IMAZ @LSandersTri is your 2017 IRONMAN Arizona Champion! pic.twitter.com/0vW2Us2Xrn
— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) November 19, 2017
Sanders’ splits were 51:33 for the swim, 4:12:03 for the bike and 2:47:16 for the marathon.
Canadian Brent McMahon has taken second behind Sanders, with the rest of the men coming in right now.
Your #IMAZ Men's Podium:
1. @LSandersTri 7:54:10
2. @tribrentmcmahon 8:07:40
3. @j_jur_tri 8:15:22 pic.twitter.com/tO4xny519p— Triathlete Magazine (@TriathleteMag) November 19, 2017
Check back on the website for full photos, full race recaps and results later today.