Viktor Zyemtsev, Danielle Mack Victorious At Cold And Wet Ironman Canada

Race morning in Whistler presented cold (approximately 50 degrees F) temperatures and cloudy skies that eventually gave way to pouring rain, making for a tough day on the athletes. Ultimately it was Ukraine’s Viktor Zyemtsev and the United States’ Danielle Mack who got close wins on a tough day.

Men’s Race
Zyemtsev put together a 53:03 swim, a 4:58:32 bike and a 2:54:28 marathon to narrowly beat out South Africa’s Kyle Buckingham—who led much of the bike and run. Zyemtsev grabbed the tape at 8:49:46, with Buckingham following in second at 8:50:30. American Justin Daerr rounded out the top three at 8:54:45.

Women’s Race
Like Zyemtsev, Mack also claimed the top spot late in the race. She posted a 1:01:49 swim, a 5:23:53 bike and a 3:16:09 marathon to take the win in 9:46:19. Canada’s Melanie McQuaid posted the fastest bike split of the women (5:22:43) in her Ironman debut to lead much of the race. She was passed by Mack in the final miles, and had to settle for second at 9:48:23. Canada’s Jen Annett earned the final podium spot at 9:55:06.

2015 Ironman Canada
Whistler, British Canada, Canada – July 26, 2015
2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run

Men
1. Viktor Zyemtsev (UKR) 8:49:46
2. Kyle Buckingham (RSA) 8:50:30
3. Justin Daerr (USA) 8:54:45
4. Derek Garcia (USA) 9:02:55
5. Chris McDonald (AUS) 9:08:45

Women
1. Danielle Mack (USA) 9:46:19
2. Melanie McQuaid (CAN) 9:48:23
3. Jen Annett (CAN) 9:55:06
4. Mackenzie Madison (USA) 9:59:34
5. Jessica Fleming (AUS) 10:00:18