PHOTOS: IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Austria

Written by
Michael Nystrom
As beautiful as it was tough, elite pros from the men's and women's field had a hard day of racing at the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Zell am See, Austria. 2008 Olympic gold medal winner Jan Frodeno topped Sebastian Kienle and won gold in the men's race, and Daniela Ryf defended her title in a dominating fashion in the women's field.
Lake Zell
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Beautiful Lake Zell, where the swim course took place.
Zell am See
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A charming cobblestone street through downtown Zell am See. The barricades are up on the run course, which weaves through the city.
The Views
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Stunning views all around.
Press Conference
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The professional women talk at the pre-race press conference.
More Views
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More stunning views at high vantage point.
The Walk
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The pro men heading to the swim start.
The Walk
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The pro women heading to the swim start.
Sebastian Kienle
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Reigning IRONMAN World Champion Sebastian Kienle all smiles at the swim start. He'll be defending his full-distance title this October in Kona.
The Start
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The calm before the storm. The pro men's field waiting for the gun.
Ready.. Set..
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The pro women's field ready in the water.
They're Off!
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The pro women's field taking off. The first hundred meters is important to secure good swim placement.
Tough Day for Americans
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American Meredith Kessler on the bike. A mechanical problem on her bike forced her to ride most of the course in the big chainring. She would DNF and receive an IV after 12 km into the run.
Hills on Hils
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A hilly course means technical high-speed descents.
Javier Gomez Noya
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Javier Gomez Noya on the bike. He's straight from a WTS Stockholm win, but he has struggled with illness and felt flat leading up to the race.
Frodo
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Jan Frodeno (back) running his way to the top of the podium.
Mr. World Champ
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Kienle throwing down an impressive run.
Men's Champion
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Jan Frodeno crossing the line as the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 Men's World Champion.
Sportsmen
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Runner-up Sebastian Kienle congratulating Jan Frodeno. Many viewed this race as a rematch between Kienle and Frodeno after last year's battle in Kona.
Men's Podium
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Men's podium: Javier Gomez Noya (3), Sebastian Kienle (2) and Jan Frodeno (1).
Party Time
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Another post-beer celebration podium shot.
Women's Champion
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Daniela Ryf defends her title as the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 Women's World Champion.
110 Percent
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Canadian Heather Wurtele being carried off after her impressive second -place finish.
Women's Podium
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All smiles on the women's podium: Anja Beranek (3), Heather Wurtele (2) and Daniela Ryf (1).
Raining Beer
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Beer showers are the most appropriate post-race celebration in Austria.
The Champ
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Post-race interview with the women's 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion.
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