15 Photos of the Always-Epic Challenge Wanaka Triathlon
It was once against the scenery that stole the show at the New Zealand race.
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Braden Currie on his way to victory. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
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The 2019 Challenge Wanaka triathlon featured a competitive field and exciting storylines, but it was once against the scenery that stole the show at the New Zealand race.
New Zealand’s own Braden Currie and Hannah Wells earned the victories in 4:00:00 and 4:31:11, respectively.
2019 Challenge Wanaka Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – Feb. 19, 2019 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run
Men
1. Braden Currie (NZL) 4:00:00
2. Andrew Starykowicz (USA) 4:02:45
3. Matt Burton (AUS) 4:04:22
Women
1. Hannah Wells (NZL) 4:31:11
2. Meredith Kessler (USA) 4:32:19
3. Laura Siddall (GBR) 4:36:37
Dylan McNeice is always one of the fastest swimmers in the field. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
Hannah Wells on her way to victory. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
Andrew Starykowicz of USA. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
Kelly Morris (USA) on the bike. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
American Meredith Kessler made the trip out to Wanaka to compete in the beautiful race. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
Laura Siddall of Great Britain. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
Jack Moody of New Zealand. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
Meredith Kessler leads Kelly Morris on the bike. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
Braden Currie on his way to victory. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
Kelly Morris (AUS). Photo: by Neil Kerr/Getty Images
Braden Currie ran a 1:16:27 half-marathon on his way to the victory. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
Braden Currie takes the victory in exactly 4 hours. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
The men’s podium: Andrew Starykowicz (USA) in second, Braden Currie (NZL) in first, and Matt Burton (AUS) in third. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
Hannah Wells takes the victory in 4:31:11. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
The women’s podium: Laura Siddall (GBR) in third, Hannah Wells (NZL) in first, and Meredith Kessler (USA) in second. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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