to complete the course in less than two hours, with a terrific time of 1:58:44. Sunshine rapidly changed to hard rain and freezing winds, and many spectators opted to head for the warmth of home rather than stay to watch the elite event. The problems posed
and Ironman Wisconsin in 2002. The 39-year-old finished 11th last year in Kona and was second in 2009. He will need to pace himself better on the bike this time - he went too hard last year and paid the price.Andreas Raelert (Ger)The remarkable Raelert, who
