Ironman Chattanooga

Three athletes came to the finish chute at the same time and ultimately crossed within 8 seconds of each other.

Kirill Kotsegarov (EST) and Carrie Lester (AUS) fought off competitive professional fields.

Matt Hanson (USA) and Angela Naeth (CAN) took home the titles at the inaugural Little Debbie Ironman Chattanooga.

Hanson and Naeth both earned their first career Ironman victories with times of 8:12:32 and 8:54:55, respectively.

After weeks of speculation about a new Ironman in the southeast region of the United States, Ironman Chattanooga has been announced.