Published April 2, 2011 08:50PM

It was a dramatic day in Oceanside, Calif. as both the pro men’s and women’s races came down to the late miles of the run. In the end, Andy Potts and Mirinda Carfrae earned their third titles in So Cal thanks to speedy performances down the finish line chute.
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See images of the day from photographer Paul Phillips below: