2016 Ironman Arizona

Lionel Sanders (CAN) and Meredith Kessler (USA) claimed the victories on a record-breaking day at the 2016 Ironman Arizona triathlon.

Sanders set himself up for the Ironman record with a stellar 4:04:38 bike split.

Published November 21, 2016 05:36PM

Photos: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image/@Compimagephoto

Lionel Sanders (CAN) and Meredith Kessler (USA) showed strength and fortitude as they battled a competitive professional field to claim victories at the 2016 Ironman Arizona triathlon. Sanders pulled off a brilliant race to end the North American season, breaking the Ironman triathlon World Record by a minute and a half with a finish time of 7:44:29. Kessler was consistent from the start line to the finish tape to claim her third win in a row at Ironman Arizona with an impressive time of 8:48:23. Read the recap

Ironman Arizona Lionel Sanders Meredith Kessler