The first individual men to cross the line and another good day out of the office.
XTERRA UK 2007 results
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Mens results.
1. Nicolas Lebrun (FRA) 2:15:28
2. Felix Schumann (GER) 2:15:39
3. Liewe Boonstra (RSA) 2:17:20
4. Ronny Dietz (GER) 2:18:06
5. Jim Thijs (BEL) 2:20:07
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Womans results.
1. Julie Dibens (GBR) 2:38:19
2. Eszter Erdelyi (HUN) 2:45:04
3. Michelle Lombardi (RSA) 2:49:08
4. Lisa Lieb (USA) 3:09:55
5. Jacqui Slack (GBR) 3:17:46
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And the race is underway!
The above photo was taken near the bottom of "impossible climb" - it gives and idea just how much height was climbed in the first few miles.
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Ready to go for the start in the off road version of triathlon.
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The swimmers navigate the tricky exit from the swim.
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Good sportsmanship at the end of the swim is great to see.
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The lead men at the top of “impossible climb”.
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The only cyclist to ride “impossible climb” to the top .
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The cycle was up and across some very rough ground.
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Julie Dibbens extends her large lead which she holds to win the women’s race.
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This was the fastest way to get up “impossible climb”.
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Trying to stretch the muscles before climbing “impossible climb” for the second time.
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The runners enjoy some stunning countryside in South Wales.
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The constant climbing and descending takes its toll – this runner has bad thigh cramps.
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The high speed descend to the finish line.
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The male winner crosses the line.
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The second place male is overcome with emotion after a tough battle with the winner.
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This is the most graceful finish I have seen in quite a while(editor).
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The top three woman; great effort.
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The top three men; well done to these guys and all the others who completed such a tough event.
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