Raelert, Dibens take IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships

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Clearwater Beach, FL, USA - Julie Dibens (GBR) and Michael Raelert (DEU) dominate their respective fields at the 2009 Foster Grant IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships.

The calm before the storm

IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships

2009 Ironman Florida - Raceday

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Panama City Beach, FL - Kirill Kotshegarov (EST) and Sofie Goos (BEL) take the men's and women's titles at the 11th running of IRONMAN Florida.

2009 Ironman Florida - Settling In

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Panama City Beach, FL - The long ride in the car from Charlotte was well worth it. Sun, sand and beautiful water await the 2300+ athletes participating in tomorrow's Ford IRONMAN Florida. Some of the athletes (pictured above) couldn't resist taking a dip in the Gulf of Mexico this morning as part of the Gatorade Swim. We'll see if Bella Bayliss can triumph again tomorrow on the women's side... and will it be Tissink, McKenzie or another of the 30 odd male pros competing? Check out IRONMANLIVE for live coverage and updates all day tomorrow!

Keepin' it in the Family: Bennetts Sweep Inaugural Augusta 70.3

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Augusta, GA - Greg and Laura Bennett take the top spots in their respective races at the inaugural ESI Ironman 70.3 Augusta.

2009 IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta gallery available here.

"The Finish" Posters Have Shipped!

Yes, it is true! The posters have shipped from Canada today.. more details in the post.