World Champion Takes the Title in Geelong

The inaugural Snap Ironman 70.3 Geelong saw a world champion reaffirm her dominance and a new face rise to take a breakthrough Ironman 70.3 win.

Defending Ironman 70.3 World Champion Mirinda Carfrae dominated the women's event, taking a clear lead early on the bike. In a show of form that earned her the title in Clearwater last November, Carfrae held off strong challenges from fellow Australians Rebekah Keat and Kate Major. Read the story »

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World Champion Highlights Geelong Field

Current Ironman 70.3 World Champion Mirinda Carfrae will have her work cut out for her this weekend if she is to win Snap Ironman 70.3 Geelong. Taking on last year's Clearwater champ are Ironman Western Australia champion Charlotte Paul, third place finisher at last October's Hawaii Ironman Kate Major and Ironman Australia champion Rebekah Keat, making this one of the most elite fields seen in Australia in many years. Read the story »

Preview to Ironman 70.3 Geelong

The 2007/8 Snap Australian Half Ironman Series and Points Championships took off with a bang in May with the opening race at Busselton, WA having a record field both in individuals and in the teams section. Read the story »

Snap Ironman 70.3 launches in Geelong

The worldwide Ironman 70.3 series is coming to Geelong on February 10, 2008. More than 1000 triathletes are expected to converge on the scenic bayside city to contest the 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run. The Geelong event will have 75 qualifying slots on offer to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship held in November in Clearwater, Florida, USA. Read the story »

About the Race

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2007 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 DVD
Relive the November 10, 2007 race with this DVD. Watch as Andy Potts, a highly decorated athlete with short-course success, sprinted to a first place 3:42:33 finish, while Australia�s Mirinda Carfrae broke the course record and claimed victory finishing at 4:07:25. In addition to the competitive professional field, more than 1,400 other triathletes ranging from 19 to 82 years old crossed the finish line, including Mark Rothbaum, manager of country music legend Willie Nelson, and Stacey Junio, who celebrated her recent weight loss in preparation for the event. $34.95 Available now.