Frodeno at the 2018 Ironman 70.3 Oceanside triathlon. Photo: Oliver Baker
The pro men kick off the action as the sun rises over Oceanside Harbor. Photo: Oliver Baker
Two-time Ironman world champion Jan Frodeno was first out of the water in 22:20. Photo: Oliver Baker
Two-time Olympian Sarah True was the first woman out of the water in 23:59. Photo: Oliver Baker
2016 Ironman 70.3 world champion Holly Lawrence came out of the water in second in 24:03. Photo: Oliver Baker
Lawrence went straight to work on the bike, opening up a more than two-minute gap over True pretty quickly. Photo: Oliver Baker
2016 Ironman 70.3 world champion Tim Reed was in the mix from the beginning.
Lawrence rides through a tunnel on the bike course. Photo: Oliver Baker
Frodeno at the 2018 Ironman 70.3 Oceanside triathlon. Photo: Oliver Baker
Germany’s Anne Haug got herself into second spot behind Lawrence. Photo: Oliver Baker
Eric Lagerstrom was thrilled with his 70.3 debut, Tweeting: “Mega stoked on 4th at #im703oceanside for my 70.3 debut!!Three legends in front of me, thoroughly enjoyed that. #triathlon”
Sanders was seventh out of the water at about 2 minutes back. Photo: Oliver Baker
Former pro cyclist Andrew Talansky is trying his hand at triathlon. He finished 19th on Saturday.
Frodeno outbiked Sanders, finishing the 56-mile leg in 2:08:21. Photo: Oliver Baker
American Heather Jackson used to call this her home course. Photo: Oliver Baker
Lawrence won this race in 2017. Photo: Oliver Baker
Frodeno marches his way through the fast 70.3 Oceanside run course. Photo: Oliver Baker
Lawrence started the run in the lead but was eventually taken over by Anne Haug. Photo: Oliver Baker
Haug crushed the competition on the run, posting a 1:16:23 half-marathon. Photo: Oliver Baker
Haug ultimately won by over four minutes. Photo: Oliver Baker
Jackson had a solid day, but it was only good enough for fourth against this tough field. Photo: Oliver Baker
True jumped up to the 70.3 distance after the 2016 Rio Olympics. Photo: Oliver Baker
Frodeno at the 70.3 Oceanside triathlon. Photo: Oliver Baker
Haug turns in a blistering pace as she runs along the Pacific Ocean.
Frodeno finishes up the second lap of the run course. Photo: Oliver Baker
The two-lap run course takes athletes from beach level to street level. Photo: Oliver Baker
After a disappointing performance in 2017, Frodeno is back on top in Oceanside and this time with a 3:45:05 course record.
Frodeno strikes his signature finish line pose. Photo: Oliver Baker
Sanders has to settle for second. Photo: Oliver Baker
Reed earns the final podium spot. Photo: Oliver Baker
The champagne celebration is a new-ish part of 70.3 racing. Photo: Oliver Baker
Haug takes the victory in 4:12:03. Photo: Oliver Baker
Big efforts for a bike victory. Photo: Oliver Baker
“What an incredible place to kick off my move into @IRONMANtri! Thank you #ironman703oceanside for a great event and to all the incredible fans out on course. Also thanks to my competitors for being so welcoming, made it a fun day,” Andrew Talansky Tweeted after finishing 19th. Photo: Oliver Baker
Lawrence, Haug, and True celebrate! Photo: Oliver Baker
Jan Frodeno and Anne Haug battled impressive professional fields to complete the German sweep and win the 2018 Ironman 70.3 Oceanside triathlon. Frodeno gave a dominating performance, breaking his own 2015 course record (3:47:08), with a time of 3:45:05, while fellow compatriot Haug laid down her own masterful performance in the women’s race winning by over four minutes with a time of 4:12:03.
Frodeno crossed the finish with a three-minute advantage over 2016 and 2017 champion Lionel Sanders (CAN), who finished second with a time of 3:48:58. Tim Reed (AUS) rounded out the men’s podium in third with a time of 3:53:08.
Haug closed the gap during the run portion en route to a successful season-opening performance, racing away from the 2016 champion Holly Lawrence (GBR) who came in second (4:16:26), and Sarah True (USA) who finished third (4:21:53).
2018 Ironman 70.3 Oceanside
Oceanside, Calif. – April 7, 2018
1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run
Men
1. Jan Frodeno (GER) 3:45:05
2. Lionel Sanders (CAN) 3:48:58
3. Tim Reed (AUS) 3:53:08
4. Eric Lagerstrom (USA) 3:54:11
5. Rodolphe Von Berg (USA) 3:56:48
Women
1. Anne Haug (GER) 4:12:03
2. Holly Lawrence (GBR) 4:16:26
3. Sarah True (USA) 4:21:53
4. Heather Jackson (USA) 4:23:53
5. Jeanni Seymour (RSA) 4:28:25
