O’Donnell and Williamson defend at Ironman 70.3 San Juan

Tim O’Donnell led the swim (23:42), lost the lead momentarily to Axel Zeebroek during the bike, but ran 1:17:17 to defend his Ironman 70.3 San Juan today in 3:51:32.

Fellow American Kelly Williamson, after exiting the water in fourth, steadily made her way through the field and ran the top half marathon of 1:20:13 to easily take the win in 4:14:06 and defend her title too. Canada’s Magali Tisseyre finished fourth (4:26:10), and Jenny Fletcher ninth (4:42:26).

Bonnie Grundman from North York, Ontario, placed third in the women 50-54 age category (5:39:31). While Toronto’s Deb Tuchner took fifth among women 45-49 (5:37:52).

Men

1. O’Donnell, Timothy 3:51:32

2. Griffin, Leon 3:53:08

3. Zeebroek, Axel 3:54:56

4. Lovato, Michael 3:57:54

5. Galindez, Oscar 3:58:46

Women

1. Williamson, Kelly 4:14:06

2. Corbin, Linsey 4:18:38

3. Vodickova, Radka 4:23:23

4. Tisseyre, Magali CAN 4:26:10

5. Monticeli, Ariane 4:31:32

9. Fletcher, Jenny CAN 4:42:26