Ironman 70.3 Geelong
Victories for Alexander and Steffen.
Australia’s Craig Alexander and Switzerland’s Caroline Steffen kicked off their 2010 season in fine style by winning titles at Ironman 70.3 Geelong today. Alexander secured his second title in a row (3:53:15) at the 11 km mark of the run, posting a 1:11:57 half marathon. Steffen rode the best bike split (2:20:38) and then cruised to victory (4:14:32). Last year’s women’s champion, Samantha Warriner, finished fourth.
Top 5 Men and Women
Men
1. Craig Alexander (AUS) 3:53:15
2. Leon Griffin (AUS) 3:54:35
3. Tim Berkel (AUS) 3:56:10
4. Peter Schokman (AUS) 3:56:25
5. Clayton Fettell (AUS) 3:56:39
Women
1. Caroline Steffen (SUI) 4:14:32
2. Carrie Lester (AUS) 4:19:32
3. Lisa Marangon (AUS) 4:19:49
4. Samantha Warriner (NZL) 4:23:01
5. Nicole Ward (AUS) 4:30:29