Clearwater 08 race day gallery

A few words of wisdom from defending champion Andy Potts for 2007 runner-up Oscar Galindez.

Desiree Ficker gets ready for the race.

The Hoyts are all smiles and ready to go.

Making sure that everything is in place.

A bit of stretching before the gun goes off.

Andy Potts lead the Pro men out of the water.

Joanna Zeiger was in a great position after the swim.

A perfectly placed Terenzo Bozzone just a few steps away from T2.

Oscar Galindez was looking to step up one spot.

Andy Potts arrived in T2 with Richie Cunningham.

Luke McKenzie ended up finishing 7th.

Julie Dibens pushed the pace on the bike very hard.

Joanna Zeiger arrives in T2.

Terenzo Bozzone had a speedy transition and was quickly off to the races.

Richie Cunningham on his way to 3rd place.

Reinaldo Colucci was another South American in the top 5.

Julie Dibens would have to settle for fourth place.

Becky Lavelle rounded out an all US American podium

Terenzo Bozzone was very excited about this win.

An elated Joanna Zeiger wins the 2008 Ironman 70.3 world Championships