70.3 Worlds pre race – day 1
The 2011 Marines Ironman 70.3 World Championships are taking place in Las Vegas this year and the race promises to be very exciting. The actual event is on Sunday but we checked out the pre race activities at this venue and will bring you galleries each day.
Neither Michael Raelert nor Jodie Swallow will be at the start to defend their titles, but there are quite a few folks here ready and willing to take the title.
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A good look at the swim venue here in Las Vegas.
But there is no swimming allowed near the actual swim start.
But swimming is permitted at Loew's and Leanda Cave took advantage of a morning swim.
Saul Raisin is racing here in Las Vegas and he has been busy with book signings.
Shade is very valuable at the expo even early in the morning.
Registration started at 9am at the Henderson Pavilion where the expo, T2 and the finish area are located.
Matt Lieto signs in at the Pro table with Andres Castillo next to him.
Raynard Tissink is looking fit and lean, but his big race will be in a month.
The Marines are the main sponsor of the 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas and they challenged athletes to various activities.
The new MV Squared shoe from Newton in the expo.
Michael Weiss and Linsey Corbin signing autographs in the Zipp / SRAM booth.
Magali Tisseyre and Heather Wurtele are quite a contrast in height.
The custom paint job on Magali Tisseyre's bike s quite the attention getter.
The K-Swiss booth seemed quite busy.
Chris Corbin brought 200 pounds of custom Linsey Corbing beer to Las Vegas for sponsors and friends.
Meanwhile in the Specialized booth a bit of work on Tenille Hoogland's Specialized Shiv.
Athletes were cruising all day between the expo and the swim tart area, which are about 12 miles apart.
The hill at the beginning of the bike segment is going to hurt.
Lined up for the Welcome Dinner at Loew's Lake Las Vegas Resort.
The entertainer at the Welcome inner poses with slowtwitch forum member goodforage.
