More 2012 IMAZ images
When it was all said and done Nils Frommhold and Linsey Corbin were the 2012 Ironman Arizona champions and here are some additional images from the day.
All images © Kerry Yndestad / slowtwitch.com
It looked so calm and serene early in the morning.
Jan Van Berkel was 6th out of the water.
TJ Tollakson had the second best bike split in Arizona.
Georg Potrebitsch did not have a good day in Tempe.
Linsey Corbin on the throttle.
Mirjam Weerd on the way to 5th place.
It has been a very solid year for Corinne Abraham.
Charisa Wernick in pursuit of the leaders.
Andrew Starykowicz struggled a bit on the run after another monster bike effort.
The very smooth running Meredith Kessler on the way to 2nd place.
Beth Shutt did not have the run she had in mind.
The title is almost in sight for Linsey Corbin at this point.
Paul Matthews ran well, but could not reel in Frommhold and had to settle for the runner-up spot.
The title in the men's race went to Ironman rookie Nils Frommhold.
The final podium spot went to TJ Tollakson.
A clearly elated Ian Mikelson.
Kisses from the top two females for the Voice of Ironman, Mike Reilly.
Corinne Abraham finished third.
Meanwhile out on course the traffic volume was quite high.
Oh yes, you are an Ironman.