Published September 1, 2018 01:31PM
2018 IM 70.3 World Champs - Women's Race
The women kicked off an exciting weekend of racing in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa.
Ryf's suit wouldn't zip right out of the swim. Though the rules require athletes to zip up their kits, it was overlooked because it was not an intentional act. Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images for Ironman
Switzerland’s Daniela Ryf came to Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa as the heavy favorite to defend her title—and she didn’t disappoint. Though she was pushed all the way to the finish line by 2017 Ironman World Championship runner-up Lucy Charles (GBR), her 24:25 swim, 2:15:28 bike, and 1:17:00 run put her across the finish line as the victor in an impressive 4:01:13. Read the complete recap here.