Ironman 70.3 Victoria
Over 2,000 athletes from Canada and around the world swam, bike and ran in the Ironman 70.3 at Elk Lake just outside of Victoria, B.C. Shawn Wilyman of Regina, Sk, was the first over the line at just over 04:09:11. Melanie McQuade of Victoria, BC, was the first Pro-Female to finish at 4:24:50.
Competitors begin the start of the swim.The Globe and Mail
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Competitors wade into Elk Lake.The Globe and Mail
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Athletes make their transition from the cycling to the running portion of the race.The Globe and Mail
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Athletes ride during the cycling portion of the race.The Globe and Mail
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Patrick Phibbs checks his time.The Globe and Mail
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Kate Stebbings of Kamloops, BC, quenches the heat with a splash of water.
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