was second at Kona last year, broke the record for an Ironman-distance race at this year's Challenge Roth, which must have come as a surprise to Belgium's Marino Vanhoenacker at Ironman Austria, who had set a record only the week before. Raelert's time was 7
and she simply does not give up. Many have said she reminds them of one Chrissie Wellington.Mary Beth Ellis (US)The 34-year-old raced her first Ironman in July, in Austria. She won in 8:43:44, which made her the third-fastest woman over the distance. A
on a podium place at Ironman Austria in early July, but then went on to record the fastest bike split for an iron-distance race (4:21:33) as part of a relay team at The Outlaw Triathlon later that month. Of course, it would be inaccurate to think of Tom
race shoe On Running (on-running.com). In his fourth season racing as a pro, he'll be tackling Ironman Austria and Ironman UK. "The key to a slick transition is setting your gear up so you have a minimum amount to do," he says. "Make sure you've thought
