Andy Potts and Jennie Hansen take victories at Ironman Lake Placid

American Andy Potts became the first man to defend his title at the 15^th Ironman Lake Placid today. Potts led from start to finish. He swam 46:48, biked 4:48:33, and ran 3:02:41 (running as fast as her needed to) to win in 8:43:29. Ottawa’s Ryan Cain swam 54:31, rode 4:59:23, and ran 2:56:37 to finish fifth in 8:55:57.

Top 10 Pro Men

1. Andy Potts USA 8:43:29

2. Daniel Fontana ITA 8:48:29

3. Ian Mikelson USA 8:51:07

4. Balazs Csoke HUN 8:55:55

5. Ryan Cain CAN 8:55:57

6. Scott Defilippis USA 8:57:58

7. Douglas MacLean USA 9:08:49

8. Nathan Buttrick USA 9:15:49

9. Rene Vallant  AUT 9:17:10

10. Patrick Wheeler USA  9:20:05

Fellow American Jennie Hansen, finished second last year but rose to the top today my making improvements in all three disciplines. She swam 1:03:16, biked a race best 5:20:25, and ran a race best 3:05:04 to take the win in 9:35:06.

Top 10 Pro Women

1. Jennie Hansen USA 9:35:06

2. Katy Blakemore USA 9:42:35

3. Carrie Lester AUS 9:47:59

4. Kristin Andrews USA 9:50:34

5. Danielle Kehoe USA 9:56:33

6. Dede Griesbauer USA 10:04:07

7. Kelly Fillnow USA 10:09:42

8. Jacqui Gordon USA 10:17:35

9. Sharon Schmidt-Mongrain USA 10:28:03

10. Marie Danais CAN 10:44:21