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1st 7:24:50
Swim 44:22 (4th)
Bike 5:12:05 (2nd)
Run 1:23:30 (2nd)
Full race coverage can be found here.
Race highlights can be found here.
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I promised myself at the 15km mark that if I could escape this close call with a win, I would be allowed to fall to the ground after the finish banner. But if I lost I MUST stay on my feet. This, along with every other little mental trick and bribe I used, is what I was thinking about for that last 5km. And throw myself on the ground is exactly what I did. So, of course Greg Welch sat down, had a little rest himself and joined me for the post-race interview...on the ground.
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