Kieran Doe leading the charge early with Bryan Rhodes on his tail.
Bryan pulled out after his 2nd flat tyre today.
Aaron Farlow coached by Brett Sutton and TeamTBB.
Jamie Whyte last years winner of the Individual Challenge Wanaka Iron-distance.
Other recent results are:
3rd Challenge Vichy 2011
4th Challenge Cairns 2011
2nd Taiwan 70.3 2010
3rd Calgary 70.3 2009
Courtney Ogden
This early part of the course was less exposed to the strong winds compared with what lay ahead.
5th today Jimmy Johnsen (DEN) 9:09:05
He was 4th last year in 9:16:45
Gina Crawford has had a big past year with a new baby and all the earthquakes in Christchurch.
6th today for Nicole Ward (AUS) 10:12:39
7th today Scott Defilippis (USA) 9:16:00
5th Julia Grant (NZL) 10:01:49 .
8th Jodie Scott (AUS) 10:53:43
2nd for the former professional cyclist Britta Martin (GER) 9:47:39
3rd Simone Maier (GER) 9:57:42
Water ski-ing in the background looks good to me.
10th Carl Read (NZL) 9:24:15 *
* Age group 30-39
4th Candice Hammond (NZL) 9:58:39
Aaron Farlow first off the bike.
Recent results include:
1st Ironman UK 2011
1st Noumea International triathlon 2011
2nd Ironman Wales 2011
3rd Challenge Vichy 2011
3rd Alpe' D'Huez triathlon 2011
3rd ITU Long Course World championship series China 2011
Kieran Doe 2nd off the bike today.
Petr Vabrousek wasn't far behind.
Keen doing the full distance on 'Bike Friday'.
Age grouper Richard McClew
Cupcakes are a new one at transitions to me.
Mark Howard running strong.
John Smart in his 6th Challenge Wanaka getting the sunscreen on.
A1st today Aaron Farlow (AUS) 8:41:53
Kieran Doe
6th today for Nicole Ward
Andrew Abakhan first in the 40-49 age group.
First in the age gets a free entry for Roth.
Matt Webster.
Jamie Whyte
Swimming down the river looks like a more relaxing option.
