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Bella and Stephen Bayliss grab a double podium
Ironman Lanzarote promised to be a cracker and it delivered. British pro racers played a massive part in this classic version of the Ironman race and many played their parts in today’s drama.
At the sharp end, it was Clan Bayliss who demonstrated their permanent class - to remind everyone of what a dominant force they are when trained and peaked. Both claimed second in their respective categories, with perhaps Bella grabbing more of the headlines being as it was her first race at this distance for over a year.
Read on to find out the results of Ironman Lanzarote and how all our racers from the British Isles did.
Weekend Preview: Ironman Lanzarote, Ironman Texas and much more….
It’s a big weekend on the WTC Ironman circuit this weekend - with the series rolling into Europe and one of the biggest US races in town. When you add to the mix Ironman Florida 70.3, Ironman Austria - and on the domestic scene the Marazion Middle - there’s lots of build up to cover.
Here is your weekly round up of who is racing where!
Elgezabel will defend his title at Wimbleball
The Ironman UK 70.3 2011 champion, Mikel Elgezabel. has announced that he will be returning to Wimbleball to defend his title in 2012.
The Spaniard wasn’t amongst the favourites last year, but a killer bike leg over the hills ensured that he pressed on to victory - beating the likes of race day favourite Stephen Bayliss.
The 2012 race is shaping up to be a cracker and, whilst still too early for he full pro field to be announced, already contains Jon Hotchkiss, Stephen Bayliss, Mark Threlfal, Erich Wegscheider, Kamil van Beijnum, Oliver Simon and Martin Cain. Keep an eye out for Nick Baldwin as well - this young age grouper is a strong candidate for overall amateur and is aiming to turn pro in 2013.
In the ladies, we will see Bella Bayliss in action here again and Corrine Abraham will be looking for KPR points and a podium. Interest in the age group race comes in the form of former track world cycling champion, Rebecca Romero as she continues her Ironman journey towards a target of sub-11 hours in Bolton.
Lidbury wins and Halksworth takes 2nd - Challenge Fuerteventura
Some amazing results coming out of Fuerteventura this morning and Emma-Kate Lidbury continues her rise through the elite ranks with a superb win here.
Not only did Emma-Kate Lidbury take the win, but fellow Brit Lucy Gossage recovered from a tough start to the run leg to storm into second, and Dan Halksworth was in the mix right from the off and finished in second place.
Race preview: Challenge Fuerteventura and Tri-Star Majorca
Ignore the wet and windy conditions outside your window - the action this week is in Spain! Two big races have attracted plenty of British pro’s in search of nice prize pots and top racing action.
The Challenge series comes to Fuerteventura for a middle distance race and has attracted 7 professionals from British shores - including the comeback race for our most decorated long course athlete.
Tristar Majorca, has attracted a large crowd including 9 professionals.