2010 Challenge Roth race time

Chrissie Wellington stormed to a record smashing 8:19:13 win at Challenge Roth and Rasmus Henning took the men's race. Eric Wynn was there to witness these great performances and sent over a beautiful image gallery from the day's activities.

All images are © Eric Wynn of EricWynn.org

Last minute adjustments before the swim start

But Chrissie Wellington and Belinda Granger still have time to clown around

One of the waves is on the way for 8 hours plus of sweat and pain.

Now that would be an interesting way to check out the event.

Team Abu Dhabi pro Pete Jacobs is chased by reporters during the bike segment with Rasmus Henning looming up ahead.

Chrissie Wellington was out of sight but certainly not out of mind.

Rolling through the beautiful countryside around Roth, Germany.

Transition bags are ready for action.

Richard Ussher and Chris McDonald running alongside eachother.

Way ahead of the competition and not too far behind the leading men.

Team TBB pro Rebekah Keat running in second place.

German hopeful Sebastian Kienle was running in second position.

A very happy Rasmus Henning after his win in Roth.

Kienle collapsed completely exhausted after he crossed the finish line.

Third placed Eneko Llanos enjoying one of the rewards of his performance today.

Defending champion Michael Goehner crossed the line in 5th with his family in tow.

A very happy Rebekah Keat is glad this one is in the books.

A huge smile on the face of Belinda Granger as she crosses the line in third.

Henning pours the rest of his beer over his head before the fellow podium finishers get the idea.

Age grouper Clemens Coenen was fastest in Kona in 2008 and managed to beat Chrissie Wellington then. But not today.