2015 Ironman 70.3 Auckland Start List
Several top names, including a couple of triathlon legends, will head to Auckland, New Zealand this Sunday.
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Several top names, including a couple of triathlon legends, will head to Auckland, New Zealand this Sunday for the Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championships. As a championship-level event, the race will hand out valuable points toward this year’s Ironman World Championship and the Ironman 70.3 World Championships.
With the top two finishers, Jan Frodeno (GER) and Richie Cunningham (AUS)—who won 70.3 Pucon last weekend—not on the start list, New Zealand’s own Terenzo Bozzone will wear the number one bib. He’ll take on up-and-coming 70.3 star Tim Reed (AUS), as well as veterans Cameron Brown (NZL) and three-time Ironman world champion Craig Alexander (AUS).
The reigning women’s winner Catriona Morrison (SCO) just announced her retirement from the sport, which means that there will also be a new champion on the women’s side. Last year’s runner-up—and 2013 winner—Annabel Luxford (AUS) will be the one to beat, with Meredith Kessler (USA) as the main contender. Look for New Zealand’s Gina Crawford to also make a run at the podium.
Pro Men
1. Terenzo Bozzone
2. Tim Reed
3. Cameron Brown
4. Craig Alexander
5. Tim Van Berkel
6. Paul Ambrose
7. James Seear
9. Leon Griffin
10. Joe Lampe
12. James Bowstead
13. Mark Bowstead
14. Simon Cochrane
15. Clark Ellice
16. Matt Franklin
17. Marcus Hultgren
18. Dylan McNeice
19. Callum Millward
21. Carl Read
22. Josh Rix
23. Reilly Smith
24. Leigh Stabryla
Pro Women
31. Annabel Luxford
32. Meredith Kessler
33. Gina Crawford
35. Amelia Watksinson
37. Melanie Burke
39. Kym Coogan
41. Julia Grant
42. Kristy Hallett
44. Anna Russell