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Joyce takes 2nd in blistering Ironman Melbourne
Ironman Melbourne (raced as the Asia Pacific Championship) got of to a blistering start as an event. Whilst Caroline Steffen laid down a crazy-quick time 8:34:51 to take the win, GB’s very own Rachel Joyce was recording a personal best to finish second in 8:46:09. In the process of taking 2nd, Joyce finished with a 3:05:02 marathon.
In the men’s race there were 2 Ironman warhorses battling out for the win. Craig Alexander defeated Cameron Brown for the title of Asia-Pacific Champion. In terms of British interest, Joel Jameson, winner of Outlaw 2011, was racing in the pro division and cracked the 9-hour barrier. He finished in a time of 8:59:28, which was good enough for 25th pro but 33rd overall.
More to come as news filters out of Melbourne - including updates on any British age-group athletes who have podiumed.
Interview: Leanda Cave explains her withdrawal from Ironman Melbourne
Leanda Cave has withdrawn this week from her scheduled race at Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship (in Melbourne). This came as a shock as she was one of the pre-race favourites.
I caught up with her to find out the reason and who she felt was favourite to win in her abscence.
Crowie Racing the Brits in Aus
With 3-time world champ having just announced that he will be racing in Australia at the upcoming Ironman Asia-Pacific Championships (Melbourne, March 22) , I thought I’d take a look at what pro’s have registered to compete.
In the ladies race Leanda Cave and Rachel Joyce are down as starters. The mens sole representative is Joel Jameson.