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 Photo: Getty Images
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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.
Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) prepares for her race. She finished in 11:54:09. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Athletes enter the water at the east end of Tempe Town Lake. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Athletes get ready to enter the water. With the new rolling-start format, athletes entered the water five at a time, five seconds apart. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
After a week of rain, athletes were welcomed with gorgeous weather on Sunday. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Age-group athlete Jan Vobecky takes on the first of the three-lap bike course. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Three-time XTERRA world champ Melanie McQuaid of Canada heads out onto the bike. She went on to finish fourth. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
American Heather Jackson won this race in 2018, but came here with the main goal of qualifying for Kona 2020. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
The three-loop bike course did get a tad crowded with nearly 3,000 athletes competing. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Age-group athlete Chad Fondren competes on the bike at Ironman Arizona.
Ashley Paulson passes by the scenic desert on the bike. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Athletes leave Tempe and head toward the Beeline Highway. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Meredith Kessler has competed at Ironman Arizona more than any other athlete. She walked away with third place and a Kona qualification. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
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
Heather Jackson on her way to a second-place finish. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
A quiet moment on the run course before the majority of athletes come off of the bike. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Heather Jackson finished her day with a 3:04:08 marathon. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Age-group athlete Jan Stepinski was the first athlete across the line in 8:42:38. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Crowley finished in 8:49:37. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Heather Jackson honors Sean English, who passed away last week after a long battle with cancer. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The podium: Heather Jackson (2nd), Sarah Crowley (1st), and Meredith Kessler (3rd). Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Marco Duenas hugs his sight guide Alin Lupas after finishing the race. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
The celebration after a long day on course. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
