A top-notch field of athletes ready to rumble on Sunday. Photo: Competitive Image
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A trip to Australia’s Sunshine Coast wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo.
Koalas, crocs, roos and a multitude of birds is the perfect start to a week in Mooloolaba.
A trip to Australia’s Sunshine Coast wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo.
Koalas, crocs, roos and a multitude of birds is the perfect start to a week in Mooloolaba.
A trip to Australia’s Sunshine Coast wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo.
Koalas, crocs, roos and a multitude of birds is the perfect start to a week in Mooloolaba.
Koala’s, Crocs, Roos and a multitude of birds is be perfect start to a week in Mooloolaba
A trip to Australia’s Sunshine Coast wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo.
Koalas, crocs, roos and a multitude of birds is the perfect start to a week in Mooloolaba.
Koala’s, Crocs, Roos and a multitude of birds is be perfect start to a week in Mooloolaba
A pre-race swim at the 2016 Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Pay no attention to the croc also exploring the swim venue.
The big waves are supposed to calm in time for Sunday’s race.
The big waves are supposed to calm in time for Sunday’s race.
The big waves are supposed to calm in time for Sunday’s race.
The big waves are supposed to calm in time for Sunday’s race.
Athletes take time to document their world championship experience.
Expo time!
American Alicia Kaye signs in for the pro meeting.
Eighty professionals will line up on Sunday.
Swiss stars Caroline Steffen and Daniela Ryf are top contenders for the world title.
Trevor and Heather Wurtele crossed the globe to compete here on Sunday.
Andreas Dreitz led a good chunk of the 2015 race and is back to try to get on top of the podium.
Josh Amberger and Joe Gambles take advantage of the rare opportunity to compete in a world championship event on Australian soil.
Ironman CEO Andrew Messick welcomes the media.
Holly Lawrence still feels like she is under the radar, in spite of a great 2016 leading up to the race.
Heather Wurtele will look to improve on her second place finish from 2015.
Caroline Steffen has lived in the Mooloolaba area for the last seven years, just a few km from the race venue.
Mel Hauschildt has won the 70.3 world title twice.
Daniela Ryf is looking for her third-straight 70.3 world title.
Lionel Sanders has had an impressive 2016 title and is a top contender heading into the race.
At 43 years old, Craig Alexander has won three 70.3 events this season. Can he had a third 70.3 world title to his resume?
Second to Jan Frodeno in 2015, two-time winner Sebastian Kienle would like to repeat a championship here in Mooloolaba.
A top-notch field of athletes ready to rumble on Sunday.
Andrew Messick welcomes age grouper Ellen Hart to the 2016 Ironman 70.3 World Championship.
The early portions of the course will be fast, but at 40 km the race moves to the Hinterland portion with steep climbs, technical turns and amazing views. These sections remind you this is truly a world championship venue.
The early portions of the course will be fast, but at 40 km the race moves to the Hinterland portion with steep climbs, technical turns and amazing views. These sections remind you this is truly a world championship venue.
The athletes have been out checking out scouting the course over the past few days. Here, Leanda Cave leads Lauren Brandon.
The early portions of the course will be fast, but at 40 km the race moves to the Hinterland portion with steep climbs, technical turns and amazing views. These sections remind you this is truly a world championship venue.
The early portions of the course will be fast, but at 40 km the race moves to the Hinterland portion with steep climbs, technical turns and amazing views. These sections remind you this is truly a world championship venue.
The early portions of the course will be fast, but at 40 km the race moves to the Hinterland portion with steep climbs, technical turns and amazing views. These sections remind you this is truly a world championship venue.
Several of the world’s top triathletes have traveled to Australia’s Sunshine Coast to compete for the 70.3 world title and a share of the $250,000 prize purse. In addition to the competitive professional field, approximately 3,000 registered age-group athletes representing more than 80 countries from around the world are expected to compete.
The Ironman 70.3 World Championship begins at 6:15 a.m. Queensland time (4:00 P.M. Eastern U.S. time). For race day coverage, visit Ironman.com. Enjoy these pre-race images from photographer Paul Phillips.
