2015 Triathlon de Gérardmer pics
About 4,700 athletes took part in various events at the 2015 Triathlon de Gérardmer, and here is a fine selection of images from the annual event. We filed a race report on the the half distance Gérardmer XL race on Saturday, but here are images from the Olympic distance race as well.
This popular French event featured a bridge for the runners.
The water was frothing when the large fields started their day.
Local athlete Thomas Sayer led the swim and bike in the Olympic distance race but eventually finished third.
At times athletes were alone with the nature around them.
Kristina Ziemons on the way to the win in the Olympic distance race.
The spectators were enthusiastic and supportive.
Defending XL champion Sylvain Sudrie led Joe Gambles early during the bike, but Gambles eventually got away from him.
Jeanne Collonge completely dominated the women's race and her 2:53:52 bike split bested the record set by Caroline Steffen.
Sudrie is riding one of these cleverly painted Look 796 race bikes.
Gérardmer XL athletes running across the water.
Karl Shaw reeled in Thomas Sayer during the run in the Olympic race to capture the win.
Kristina Ziemons on the way to the women's Olympic distance title.
Jeanne Collonge looked great during the run.
Joe Gambles chased hard but in the end fell 13 seconds short of the XL win.
Former duathlete Robin Moussel charged with a race-best run to capture third place in the XL race.
There was no doubt about women's champion Jeanne Collonge.
Belgian Alexandra Tondeur finished second in the XL race and the Olympic distance.
The women's XL podium in Gérardmer.
All images © Triathlon de Gérardmer
