Double delight for Germany at the Ironman World Championships boutonnieres

After Jan Frodeno claimed his third world title in a course record, it was left to first-time winner Anne Haug to complete an impressive double success for Germany

Haug also became the first German woman to win the grueling Hawaii event and her victory was somewhat unexpected given a tough field which included four-time champion Daniela Ryf.

However, as the Swiss battled with a stomach bug to finish 13th, Haug ran a blistering marathon to cement herself in the history books.



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'The whole run felt pretty amazing. I just concentrated on myself and tried not to over pace. It worked pretty well,' she said after finishing the race in a time of 8 hours, 40 minutes and 10 seconds.

Britain's Lucy Charles-Barclay finished second having led for the majority of the race before she was overtaken by the German during the run. Australia's Sarah Crowley finished third.

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German dominance

The event, held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, every year since 1978, sees competitors tested over an epic 140.6-mile journey which starts with a giant 2.4-mile swim in the harbor.

After completing the swim, athletes then set off on a 112-mile bike ride across the scorched island before finishing with a 26.2-mile marathon.

In the men's race, 2018 Olympic champion Frodeno claimed a third title, adding to his victories from 2015 and 2016.

Despite the blustery and humid conditions, strong performances both on the bike and during the run saw the 38-year-old set a new course record of 7 hours, 51 minutes and 13 seconds.

American Tim O'Donnell was the second man to cross the line over eight minutes later while Germany's Sebastian Kienle finished third.

'Honestly I don't care about the record, it's fantastic but it's a championship. After walking here two years ago, it's a bloody good feeling to run 4-minute k's [kilometers],' Frodeno said.

Germany has dominated the men's race in recent years, with the last six winners coming from the country.

However, defending champion Patrick Lange dropped out of the race this year after experiencing fever like symptoms on the bike.

After completing the swim, athletes then set off on a 112-mile bike ride across the scorched island before finishing with a 26.2-mile marathon. 'Honestly I don't care about the record, it's fantastic but it's a championship. After walking here two years ago, it's a bloody good feeling to run 4-minute k's [kilometers],' Frodeno said. 'The whole run felt pretty amazing. I just concentrated on myself and tried not to over pace. It worked pretty well,' she said after finishing the race in a time of 8 hours, 40 minutes and 10 seconds. However, as the Swiss battled with a stomach bug to finish 13th, Haug ran a blistering marathon to cement herself in the history books. German dominance Haug also became the first German woman to win the grueling Hawaii event and her victory was somewhat unexpected given a tough field which included four-time champion Daniela Ryf. READ: Triathletes disqualified for crossing finishing line hand-in-handREAD: Four-time Ironman world champion on jellyfish and not giving up READ: Triathletes disqualified for crossing finishing line hand-in-handREAD: Four-time Ironman world champion on jellyfish and not giving up After completing the swim, athletes then set off on a 112-mile bike ride across the scorched island before finishing with a 26.2-mile marathon. After completing the swim, athletes then set off on a 112-mile bike ride across the scorched island before finishing with a 26.2-mile marathon. In the men's race, 2018 Olympic champion Frodeno claimed a third title, adding to his victories from 2015 and 2016. After Jan Frodeno claimed his third world title in a course record, it was left to first-time winner Anne Haug to complete an impressive double success for Germany 'The whole run felt pretty amazing. I just concentrated on myself and tried not to over pace. It worked pretty well,' she said after finishing the race in a time of 8 hours, 40 minutes and 10 seconds. After completing the swim, athletes then set off on a 112-mile bike ride across the scorched island before finishing with a 26.2-mile marathon. In the men's race, 2018 Olympic champion Frodeno claimed a third title, adding to his victories from 2015 and 2016. 'Honestly I don't care about the record, it's fantastic but it's a championship. After walking here two years ago, it's a bloody good feeling to run 4-minute k's [kilometers],' Frodeno said. After completing the swim, athletes then set off on a 112-mile bike ride across the scorched island before finishing with a 26.2-mile marathon. READ: Triathletes disqualified for crossing finishing line hand-in-handREAD: Four-time Ironman world champion on jellyfish and not giving up Haug also became the first German woman to win the grueling Hawaii event and her victory was somewhat unexpected given a tough field which included four-time champion Daniela Ryf. Britain's Lucy Charles-Barclay finished second having led for the majority of the race before she was overtaken by the German during the run. Australia's Sarah Crowley finished third.

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