Updated July 10, 2025 03:12PM

Australia's Sarah Crowley came off of the bike in first place and then turned in a 3:03:36 marathon to earn the victory and validate her Kona spot for 2020. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Tempe provided yet another picturesque desert backdrop for athletes from around the world at the 2019 Ironman Arizona triathlon. Sarah Crowley (AUS) battled a competitive field to claim victory in the women’s-only professional race with a winning time of 8:49:37. Heather Jackson (USA) finished second with a time of 8:55:49 and Meredith Kessler (USA) finished third with a total time of 9:05:35. Recap more from the weekend of racing here, and enjoy images from the 2019 Ironman Arizona triathlon below.