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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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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