Video: Mary Beth Ellis’ Top-Five Finish

We chatted with Ellis about the drafting penalties that plagued the women's field and what she'll take away from this performance.

Photo: Kurt Hoy

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Mary Beth Ellis was the top American finisher at the 2012 Ironman World Championship on Saturday. We chatted with her after the race about the drafting penalties that plagued the women’s field and what she’ll take away from this performance.

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