Michael Raelert, Sarah Haskins On Top At 70.3 Miami
Germany's Michael Raelert and the United States' Sarah Haskins were victorious at today's Ironman 70.3 Miami in Florida.
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Germany’s Michael Raelert and the United States’ Sarah Haskins were victorious at today’s Ironman 70.3 Miami in Florida.
Raelert combined a 21:23 swim, a 2:01:56 bike and a 1:17:46 half-marathon to claim the victory in 3:43:23. American Andrew Starykowicz was absolutely dominant on the bike—posting a 1:56:11 split—and led off of the bike but was ultimately passed by Raelert, putting him across the finish line in second at 3:45:52. Brazil’s Santiago Ascenco rounded out a closer battle for the final podium spot in 3:48:47.
Haskins led from start to finish in the women’s race, posting the fastest swim and bike splits in the process. Her day consisted of a 22:39 swim, a 2:18:50 bike and a 1:28:43 run, giving her the win in 4:12:57. Great Britain’s Leanda Cave ran her way from fourth off of the bike to second at the finish line in 4:18:32. Austria’s Michaela Herlbauer claimed third in 4:19:41.
Ironman 70.3 Miami
Miami, Fla. – Oct. 25, 2015
1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run
Men
1. Michael Raelert (GER) 3:43:23
2. Andrew Starykowicz (USA) 3:45:52
3. Santiago Ascenco (BRA) 3:48:47
4. Raul Tejada (GTM) 3:49:29
5. Taylor Reid (CAN) 3:50:40
Women
1. Sarah Haskins (USA) 4:12:57
2. Leanda Cave (GBR) 4:18:32
3. Michaela Herlbauer (AUT) 4:19:41
4. Lesley Smith (USA) 4:20:02
5. Kristen Marchant (CAN) 4:21:34