IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney

3rd & 7 37yd

Stars set to turn up the heat in Western Sydney. Check out the IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney pro race preview ahead of Sunday's inaugural race.
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Congratulations #IRONKIDSWestSydney ! Thanks to the amazing pros for being at the finish line to award our champions! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3kLXRmCUAAQV15.jpg

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/28/2014 11:26:52 PM
6x #IRONMAN Champion @DaveScott6x hosting an exclusive transition tour with the @Redkite athletes #IM703WestSydney http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3kaXQCCcAE3LUG.jpg

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 12:32:25 AM
#IM703WestSydney athletes - be sure to review the Athlete Info Guide & Video Briefing online! Check it out here bit.ly/1B0JcNi

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 1:40:26 AM
The horn has blown! An official #IM703WestSydney pro race start. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3oYNk9CAAA0A0Q.jpg

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 7:01:29 PM
The para wave is off & IM Legend @DaveScott6x has started with this incredible wave if athletes #IM703WestSydney http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3oZZAzCAAAMD58.jpg

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 7:06:38 PM
First pros out of the water @JoshAmberger @joeylampe #IM703WestSydney with a huge gap on the chasers http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3odUC2CAAAcm4q.jpg

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 7:23:46 PM
3rd pro male out of the water is @jamesseear 30secs down #IM703WestSydney http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3ods2GCcAAgtfL.jpg

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 7:25:28 PM
Through 7km of the run @JoshAmberger is running 3:47 p/km his lead is 5:30 over @joeylampe 3:37 p/km and @joegambles 3:24 p/km

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:09:47 PM
#IM703WestSydney women's run speed early in the run leg, Anja Beranek 4:01p/km @Gina_Crawford 3:51p/km @Lisa_marangon 4:08p/km

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:12:14 PM
At the 8.8km mark of the run leg @joegambles was 5:03 back from our race leader @JoshAmberger #IM703WestSydney pro men's race #speed

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:12:49 PM
The gap is fine between @joegambles & @joeylampe - this race is warming up & the pace is on #IM703WestSydney

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:14:12 PM
At the 12km mark @JoshAmberger is running 3:47min/km #IM703WestSydney

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:19:58 PM
Update on the pro women - @Gina_Crawford is looking fine in 2nd pos. @Lisa_marangon 1:30 behind in 3rd place 5km mark #IM703WestSydney #run

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:21:01 PM
Men after the bike leg:
1. Josh AMBERGER 2:28:41
2. Joseph LAMPE 2:34:07
3. Joe GAMBLES 2:35:51
4. James SEEAR 2:35:52
5. Matthew PELLOW 2:35:56
6. Lindsey WALL 2:35:57
7. Bradley CLARK 2:35:58
8. Kieran ROCHE 2:46:46
Women after the bike:
1. Anja BERANEK 2:45:59
2. Melanie MCQUAID 2:52:59
3. Lisa MARANGON 2:53:00
4. Gina CRAWFORD 2:53:11
5. Andrea FORREST 2:57:43
6. Jessica MITCHELL 3:00:41
7. Dimity-Lee DUKE 3:01:08
.@joegambles is getting closer, at 14.8km @JoshAmberger lead is 3:24, will it be enough?

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:33:55 PM
At the 18km mark @JoshAmberger is looking controlled and comfortable as front runner #IM703WestSydney

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:34:07 PM
.@joegambles has a 3min gap to close on @JoshAmberger with 4km to go #IM703WestSydney - his stride is smooth!

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:36:43 PM
Tune into #IMLive via ironman.com for live streaming, athlete tracker & a finish line cam! #IM703WestSydney @destinationnsw

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:37:46 PM
Update on the women at the 11km mark Anja Beranek is leading @Gina_Crawford is moving through in 2nd 6:10 down #IM703WestSydney #run

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:45:03 PM
.@DaveScott6x has finished his legs of his team event #IM703WestSydney "one of the prettiest course I've ever riden." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3pMElGCUAAeyTc.jpg

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:48:04 PM
Congratulations! 2014 #IM703WestSydney Champion @JoshAmberger - What a blistering performance! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3pM2RECAAEJMWg.jpg

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:51:27 PM
What a race! Congratulations @joegambles 2nd place #IM703WestSydney - incredible racing! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3pOcD3CEAAl3kb.jpg

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:58:25 PM
#IM703WestSydney Anja Beranek holding onto her lead, but @Gina_Crawford is making inroads. At 15km it's down to 5mins

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 10:58:48 PM
Well done @joeylampe on 3rd place here today #IM703WestSydney #hotracing http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3pPQwGCQAE-BRw.jpg

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 11:02:00 PM
Snapped on course! Check out her smooth stride! German pro Anja Beranek gliding in first place. #IM703WestSydney http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3pQBg9CcAAcyOG.jpg

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 11:05:20 PM
.@Gina_Crawford is coming, at 17km the lead is 4:36, but Beranek should hold on for the win.

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 11:11:04 PM
The Women:
1. Anja BERANEK 4:16:12
2. Gina CRAWFORD 4:19:43
3. Lisa MARANGON 4:25:48
4. Andrea FORREST 4:27:23
5. Dimity-Lee DUKE 4:28:03
6. Jessica MITCHELL 4:31:29
7. Christie SYM 4:42:21
Team @DaveScott6x @sam_appo smashed the 2014 #IM703WestSydney Swim:28.28, Bike:2.31.03, Run:1.24.14, Overall:4.27.31 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3pcbPpCMAAtIfd.jpg

by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/29/2014 11:59:31 PM
Reason #1 to join the #IMOZ30yrs party: Take your place in history this May and celebrate the big 3-0!
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by Jennifer.Smith via twitter 11/30/2014 8:20:09 AM

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