Philip Graves, Bella Bayliss Win Ironman U.K.

Published August 2, 2009 04:22PM

Bella Bayliss defended her title by leading virtually from start to finish, while Ironman rookie Philip Graves, 20, became the youngest Ironman champion in history with his wire-to-wire win over men’s defending champion Stephen Bayliss at today’s Ironman UK event in Bolton.

Ironman Uniked Kingdom
Bolton, Great Britain
August 2, 2009
2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run

Men

1. Philip Graves (GBR) 8:45:51
2. Stephen Bayliss (GBR) 8:48:29
3. Jarmo Hast (FIN) 8:57:58
4. Dejan Patrcevic (CRO) 9:00:20
5. Nicholas Peter Ward Munoz (ESP) 9:12:46

Women
1. Bella Bayliss (SCO) 9:33:59
2. Abigail Bayley (GBR) 9:46:15
3. Irene Kinnegim (NED) 10:06:40
4. Karina Ottosen (DEN) 10:49:08
5. Julia Hild (GER) 11:13:15

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