Bozzone, Keat Win 70.3 Shepparton

New Zealand’s Terenzo Bozzone and Australia’s Rebekah Keat both made late-season statements (though early season in Australia) at today’s Ironman 70.3 Shepparton in Australia.

Bozzone posted a 23:18 swim, a 2:09:34 bike and a 1:12:02 run to earn the fast 3:46:59 victory. Australia’s Joseph Lampe finished second, with another Australian Lean Griffin earning third.

Keat snagged the women’s victory thanks to a 24:46 swim, a 2:26:35 bike and a 1:22:01 run. Her final time was 4:16:17. Australia’s Lisa Marangon claimed second. It was an all-Australian podium with Katherin Baker taking third.

Ironman 70.3 Shepparton
Shepparton, Victoria, Australia – Nov. 18, 2012
1.2-miles swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run

Men
1. Terenzo Bozzone (NZL) 3:46:59
2. Joseph Lampe (AUS) 3:51:58
3. Leon Griffin (AUS) 3:53:39
4. Matty White (AUS) 3:56:34
5. Tim Reed (AUS) 3:57:53

Women
1. Rebekah Keat (AUS) 4:16:17
2. Lisa Marangon (AUS) 4:22:42
3. Katherine Baker (AUS) 4:27:37
4. Sarah Crowley (AUS) 4:29:15
5. Nicole Ward (AUS) 4:32:58

Complete results.