Alexander and Carfrae victorious in Newfoundland
Craig Alexander won the highly competitive 2008 Ironman 70.3 Newfoundland and held off Richie Cunningham and Chris Legh. Mirinda Carfrae had a dominating performance in the women's race. Cynthia Wilson and Magali Tisseyre rounded out the podium.
Newfoundland Ironman 70.3 / Pasadena, Newfoundland / July 27th, 2008
Top 10 men
1. Craig Alexander (AUS) 3:59:45
2. Richie Cunningham (GBR) 4:01:33
3. Chris Legh (AUS) 4:04:09
4. Sean Bechtel (CAN) 4:06:07
5. Paul Matthews (AUS) 4:06:26
6. Wolf Guembel (CAN) 4:10:04
7. Chris Bagg (USA) 4:17:25
8. Steve Dyke (CAN) 4:37:15
9. Guy Boucher (CAN) 4:38:35
10. Chis Van Kooten (CAN) 4:39:39
Top 5 women
1. Mirinda Carfrae (AUS) 4:27:23
2. Cynthia Wilson (CAN) 4:33:34
3. Magali Tisseyre (CAN) 4:37:56
4. Sara Gross (CAN) 4:42:19
5. Sara Domina (CAN) 4:48:46 *
* = AG Athlete