15 Photos of the Always-Epic Challenge Wanaka Triathlon

It was once against the scenery that stole the show at the New Zealand race.

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

Complete results

Enjoy images from the gorgeous race below.

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Dylan McNeice is always one of the fastest swimmers in the field. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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Hannah Wells on her way to victory. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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Andrew Starykowicz of USA. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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Kelly Morris (USA) on the bike. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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American Meredith Kessler made the trip out to Wanaka to compete in the beautiful race. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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Laura Siddall of Great Britain. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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Jack Moody of New Zealand. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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Meredith Kessler leads Kelly Morris on the bike. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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Braden Currie on his way to victory. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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Kelly Morris (AUS). Photo: by Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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Braden Currie ran a 1:16:27 half-marathon on his way to the victory. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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Braden Currie takes the victory in exactly 4 hours. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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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
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Hannah Wells takes the victory in 4:31:11. Photo: Neil Kerr/Getty Images
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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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