2013 XTERRA USA images
Beautiful Ogden, Utah hosted the XTERRA USA event again and Leonardo Chacon and Lesley Paterson were quickest to the finish.
Josiah Middaugh and Ruben Ruzafa were 2nd and 3rd in the men's race, and Barbara Riberos Diaz and Chantell Widney rounded out the women's podium.
We have a more detailed race report here.
All images © XTERRA
Ready for action in Ogden, Utah
A bit earlier in the day the transition area was very busy.
A last kiss between Ben Allen and Jacqui Slack before the start gone goes off.
Hard at work during the swim.
Leonard Chacon on the bike in stunning surroundings.
Ben Allen battled hard and eventually was 6th.
Lesley Paterson took charge of the race on the bike.
Christine Jeffrey led early on during the bike segment.
Chasing through the woods.
Hannah Rae Finchamp once again became XTERRA National Champ in the F15-19 category.
Conrad Stoltz was first off the bike and had the early lead on the run, but he could hear fast foot steps behind.
Coming out of the bike-run transition Leonardo Chacon, Ruben Ruzafa and Josiah Middaugh were neck in neck.
We don't think that Ryan Ignatz had time to enjoy the view.
Adam Wirth during the run.
It was a seemingly endless effort.
Canadian Chantell Widney on the way to third place.
Leonardo Chacon had a great race and crossed the line in first place.
It was very close but Josiah Middaugh had to be content with 3rg place.
And Branden Rakita is almost home here.
The 2013 winner Lesley Paterson is all smiles.
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