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The pro men jockey for position to start the swim. The swim turned out to be a big factor in the outcome of the race. The front pack managed to stay up front, leaving other contenders behind all day. Photo: Delly Carr
Ten slots will be given away at next year’s Ironman Melbourne. Photo: Delly Carr
David Dellow (AUS) was part of the front pack that came out of the swim and onto the bike together. Photo: Delly Carr
American Mary Beth Ells came onto the bike with a two-minute advantage over Caroline Steffen. Photo: Delly Carr
Caroline Steffen quickly went to work to find Mary Beth Ellis. Photo: Delly Carr
Ellis stays calm out front and knows she will likely be joined by Steffen at some point. Photo: Delly Carr
Alexander validated his Kona start in Melbourne earlier this year. Photo: Delly Carr
Axel Zeebroek (BEL) forced a fast pace at the front of the bike. Photo: Delly Carr
Bockel paced a smart race. He stayed near the front, but saved energy for the upcoming marathon. Photo: Delly Carr
David Dellow was near the front of the bike throughout the entire 112 miles. Photo: Delly Carr
The front group emerges from the tunnel. Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Bockel won this year’s Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship. Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Steffen earned her second win at this race last year. Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
Photo: Delly Carr
The pre-race hype around the 2014 Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne was high, and the race did not disappoint. Luxembourg’s Dirk Bockel stayed in the mix on the swim and bike before outrunning a tough field. In the women’s race, Switzerland’s Caroline Steffen broke away on the bike and turned in a solid marathon to claim her second win at this event. Recap the race.
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