Sebastian Kienle, a two-time 70.3 world champion, and Alistair Brownlee, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, will be going head to head in St. George. Kienle was one of the first ones to notice Brownlee on the start list and Tweeted his excitement. Photo: Competitive Image
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The winter rains have been good to the St. George area. The Sand Hallow Reservoir is at its highest levels in 10 years and almost 15 feet about the 2016 level.
The winter rains have been good to the St. George area. The Sand Hallow Reservoir is at its highest levels in 10 years and almost 15 feet about the 2016 level.
Working out the final kinks, age-group athletes were out for an early morning swim at the reservoir.
Working out the final kinks, age-group athletes were out for an early morning swim at the reservoir.
Not racing this year, but he proudly announced that he will be when he is older.
The outdoor expo has a great park environment.
The outdoor expo has a great park environment.
The outdoor expo has a great park environment.
The outdoor expo has a great park environment.
The 70.3 North American Pro Championship always welcomes a top field. Here, Aussie pro Ellie Salthouse smiles at the expo.
American Matt Chariot will work to improve on his 16th place finish from 2016.
The pros gather for the all-important pre-race pro meeting.
Defending Ironman 70.3 world champion Holly Lawrence signs in.
Canadian Lionel Sanders is fresh off of a strong performance at 70.3 Oceanside and will look to defend his title.
Brent McMahon is back after an early-season broken thumb. He’ll look to reclaim the title that was his in 2013.
Olympian Ben Kanute is moving up to 70.3 and will face a tough field on Saturday.
Sebastian Kienle, a two-time 70.3 world champion, and Alistair Brownlee, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, will be going head to head in St. George. Kienle was one of the first ones to notice Brownlee on the start list and Tweeted his excitement.
Alistair and his former Olympic teammate, Stuart Hayes.
Pro Jackie Hering
Rachel Joyce is smiling and ready to go.
Photos: Paul Phillips/Competitive Image/@Compimagephoto
The bikes are racked and the athletes are ready to race! Check out these pre-race images from photographer Paul Phillips.
