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New Caledonia’s Patrick Vernay took his fourth-straight Ironman Australia title, while Australia’s Carrie Lester won her first attempt at the Ironman distance.
Vernay continued his domination of this race thanks to a steady effort across all three disciplines for a time of 8:23:54. Scottish triathlete Scott Neyedli was second at 8:27:58. Age grouper Trent Chapman of Australia was third in 8:32:52.
Lester crossed the line in Port Macquarie in 9:23:50. Fellow Australian Rebekah Keat was second at 9:33:10.
Ironman Australia
Port Macquarie, Australia – March 28, 2010
2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run
Men
1. Patrick Vernay (NCL) 8:23:54
2. Scott Neyedli (GBR) 8:27:58
3. Trent Chapman (AUS) 8:32:52
4. Courtney Ogden (AUS) 8:35:54
5. Matt White (AUS) 8:36:39
Women
1. Carrie Lester (AUS) 9:23:46
2. Rebekah Keat (AUS) 9:33:10
3. Amelia Pearson (AUS) 9:46:09
4. Diana Riesler (GER) 9:57:04
5. Kirsten Molloy (AUS)Â 9:59:10