Stopping by to visit Felix before the race is Chrissie Wellington and husband Tom Lowe with their 7 month old daughter.
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As the pros begin to arrive in Roth, Felix takes time to greet Canadian pro Jenny Fletcher.
The entire village of Roth literally rolls out the red carpet for the incoming triathletes.
The entire village of Roth literally rolls out the red carpet for the incoming Triathletes.
A triathlete couple from Sweden arrived early to enjoy Roth before all of the crowds arrive.
The entire village of Roth literally rolls out the red carpet for the incoming Triathletes.
World Champions Jan Frodeno has announced he is going for the course record at Roth, which is also the fastest Iron Distance course time.
Stopping by to visit Felix before the race is Chrissie Wellington and husband Tom Lowe with their 7 month old daughter.
Carrie Lester, Jenny Fletcher and Michele Vestry prior to the press conference.
The mayors of Roth and Hilpoltstein banter about which community is more famous for triathlon.
The Mayor of Roth on the left has also been the Swim Course Director for 32 years.
Felix’s enthusiasm for the activities around the week’s events is obvious at the press conference.
2015 Champion Nils Frommold is excited to be back on the course.
2015 champion Nils Frommold is excited to be back on the course.
2008 Olympic Gold Medalist and 2015 Kona World Champion is here to go for the fastest Iron Distance race with a goal of going sub – 7:41:00.
2015 Ironman World Champion Daniela Ryf is here as a late entry and jokes with 2015 Challenge Roth Champion Yvonne Von Vlerken
Carrie Lester with a goal of both being back on the 2016 podium and going sub 9:00 hours for the day on Sunday.
Vesterby at the pre-race press conference. Photo: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image
Jan Frodeno has drawn a huge media crowd.
Jan Frodeno has drawn a huge media crowd.
Holly Bennett, Tyler Butterfield and Jenny Fletcher.
2016 is the 15th Anniversary of Challenge, with banners of the winners as you enter the expo.
