Today, we take the “a picture tells a thousand words” approach, with a selection of images from the first two editions of the race in 2015 and 2016. Should these inspire you to want to race in the third edition of the race, which takes place on Sunday 20th August, entries are still available HERE.
(All pictures courtesy of Charles McQuillan/Getty Images for IRONMAN)
2015 Race Iamges
Swim start in Scotsman’s BayChris Standidge went on to finish as first Age-Group athleteView from the bike courseA smiling Denis Chevrot (FRA) takes the inaugural winSecond placed Sam Warriner is reunited with Lola-Rose“It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it.”Susie Cheetham asked Sonja Tajsich is she wanted a drink…Race winners Susie Cheetham and Denis Chevrot present the Age-Group awardsThe top five female Pro athletes at the debut IRONMAN 70.3 Dublin
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2016 Race Images
Images from the 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 Dublin swimSpeeding through transitionGuinness… well, it is Dublin!Ben Collins of USA winsSecond place for Ireland’s uber-biker, Bryan McCrystalA second consecutive win for Susie CheethamA happy Natalie Seymour takes second place.One of the many international entrants attracted to DublinNow that is a nice medal
TRI247's Chief Correspondent, John has been involved in triathlon for well over 30 years, 15 of those writing on these pages, whilst he can also be found commentating for events across the UK.
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