Social media round-up: Our favourite shots from 2017 Ironman 70.3 World Championships
The pro races recapped in videos and images on social media.
We rounded up our favourite images and videos from social media from this weekends Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Chattanooga, T.N. If you raced this weekend, tag us on your race day pictures to be featured on our Instagram page.
Daniela Ryf happy and relieved to take the win after a tough season, including a long lasting back injury:
Give it up for Daniela Ryf, your new Icy Hot IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion! ?♀️?♀️?♀️? pic.twitter.com/N0ldPJ2eXH
— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) September 9, 2017
Gomez on his gutsy 1:10 half marathon:
Tim Don shares a champagne drink out of his shoe with fellow podium finishers:
Celebrating Tim Don style.
?Javier Gomez (3:49.45)
?Ben Kanute +1:21.96
?Tim Don +2:15.00 pic.twitter.com/IX5nEz1ni5— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) September 10, 2017
The men’s race featured several top long course athletes changing positions multiple times, but ultimately Javier Gomez powered his way to the front and stayed there:
The women finally got a race of their own and dedicated coverage thanks to Ironman’s new two-day format.
Champagne showers. @danielaryf, @EmmaPallant, Laura Philipp pic.twitter.com/enhfRIS5L6
— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) September 9, 2017
Olympian Sarah True places 4th in her IM 70.3 World Championship debut. A woman to watch in the future, for sure:
All eyes were on defending champ Holly Lawrence before the race. Ultimately, Lawrence pulled out on the bike:
Uber cyclist Sebastian Kienle ripping through the field:
Sebastian Kienle continues to fight through the field. Has halved his deficit to 2:40 behind leader Ben Kanute. #IM703WC pic.twitter.com/FdoLb9CvqZ
— IRONMAN Triathlon (@IRONMANtri) September 10, 2017
