2017 Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship Bahrain
Former Ironman 70.3 world champion Holly Lawrence and 23-year-old Kristian Blummenfelt surprised claimed the victories in Bahrain.
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While Brit Holly Lawrence compensated a frustrating end of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship with her win at the Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship Bahrain, Norway’s 23-year-old Kristian Blummenfelt surprised in the men’s race. Read the recap at Ironman.com
2017 Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain – Nov. 25, 2017
1.2-mile swim, 56-mile swim, 13.1-mile run
Men
1. Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) 3:40:24
2. Terenzo Bozzone (NZL) 3:41:02
3. Sven Riederer (SUI) 3:47:14
4. Javier Gomez (ESP) 3:48:25
5. Matt Trautman (RSA) 3:49:19
Women
1. Holly Lawrence (GBR) 4:02:34
2. Anne Haug (GER) 4:02:44
3. Daniela Ryf (SUI) 4:06:14
4. Emma Pallant (GBR) 4:07:08
5. Angela Naeth (CAN) 4:10:42